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 2608911 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2610302 epoch_slot_no: 18302 block_no: 2608789 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2368 time: 2019-05-21 03:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe12949055416bcfe1bb6c9411ab5276d557db31aa7a24a19b2437954e18ee035Block Operator
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