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 2608941 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2610332 epoch_slot_no: 18332 block_no: 2608819 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1703 time: 2019-05-21 03:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23b4177419c76def468737c6c104bd242035553c9675da661a593d7d78143082Block Operator
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