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 2609318 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2610709 epoch_slot_no: 18709 block_no: 2609196 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1145 time: 2019-05-21 05:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaaf69479acf64f022279a5fc2f83795e789ee4ac3d84e50ac76c9f2b11206cebBlock Operator
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