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 2609741 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2611132 epoch_slot_no: 19132 block_no: 2609619 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2436 time: 2019-05-21 08:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72741981181eb7553082324c90b6f48605a09b61c01977d8742688551ba94c7fBlock Operator
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