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 2609208 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2610599 epoch_slot_no: 18599 block_no: 2609086 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1568 time: 2019-05-21 05:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01b7b3db2a59585280d58a9c2372320fc03e762a456027450ed28c728657d9aeBlock Operator
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