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 2609691 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2611082 epoch_slot_no: 19082 block_no: 2609569 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1317 time: 2019-05-21 07:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6be77859b7cfa693d017ec7c25b4cb97f369aab785f71cebcbce589bf7f705b7Block Operator
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