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 2609287 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2610678 epoch_slot_no: 18678 block_no: 2609165 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2409 time: 2019-05-21 05:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe8909e8f06e7100ba7a7c67a78ea981b78b9a403786f61fab00337b1a9d54c4Block Operator
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