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 2609080 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2610471 epoch_slot_no: 18471 block_no: 2608958 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1564 time: 2019-05-21 04:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc53832617a224929975c0622f0459b68fd7d1bb95d881dd8741d88e9c6518fdBlock Operator
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