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 2609107 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2610498 epoch_slot_no: 18498 block_no: 2608985 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5392 time: 2019-05-21 04:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6b1658cef6daa03948f2837e29a8ccd12a716a7d34be79e4b6b988bff88ec86Block Operator
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