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 2608831 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2610222 epoch_slot_no: 18222 block_no: 2608709 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-21 02:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6bce72a3544b8b9d5bd2b8d92db7a171547a7da227fd4598c3461f169de9af3Block Operator
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