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 2608836 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2610227 epoch_slot_no: 18227 block_no: 2608714 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2413 time: 2019-05-21 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3ccb7f2e30765b972231a011c1e30604436c1d87868d40d9e387d53a2156302Block Operator
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