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 2609227 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2610618 epoch_slot_no: 18618 block_no: 2609105 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2911 time: 2019-05-21 05:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb5d8e2affc2a6696672c393ae9c92ce3035f87fa5369b50c04b11e9978be407eBlock Operator
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