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 2609393 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2610784 epoch_slot_no: 18784 block_no: 2609271 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5603 time: 2019-05-21 06:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x089af07b31ca7488383b4d574d9f63adb936f5a18b9f40c2d1632a5d30ea81f8Block Operator
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