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 2609641 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2611032 epoch_slot_no: 19032 block_no: 2609519 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-21 07:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadb6d136c878aeb80b1b9822533d24bff0991e4745812398ff13f56fb3df98cdBlock Operator
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