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 2609257 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2610648 epoch_slot_no: 18648 block_no: 2609135 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2052 time: 2019-05-21 05:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87955960ac27f656aa466332481bb0e4a6b0d727fda969a9c7f123c8de5a2e80Block Operator
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