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 2609434 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2610825 epoch_slot_no: 18825 block_no: 2609312 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2019-05-21 06:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x544e686c0020806b2b14ab57e7eddf4d2633598a1d519024c996cad9ed1e0660Block Operator
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