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 2609048 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2610439 epoch_slot_no: 18439 block_no: 2608926 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-21 04:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78d73b83e146bca0b3257f4cd774fc7d7c1a2e166b8234fd1fcd1bab54cebd9eBlock Operator
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