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 2609197 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2610588 epoch_slot_no: 18588 block_no: 2609075 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1732 time: 2019-05-21 05:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a13ef538b591aa692b6e1753d21306fe1958050e10f03d2399c0fa8c9573ba5Block Operator
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