A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2608806 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2610197 epoch_slot_no: 18197 block_no: 2608684 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8150 time: 2019-05-21 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb865a9d57de0ab204bd7d558dd0df1e98675c1a5b6c69003c447b77211c20b2cBlock Operator
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