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 2609964 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2611355 epoch_slot_no: 19355 block_no: 2609842 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2379 time: 2019-05-21 09:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcad85909a6b356e2509b21f0c60ca162574665c7ab8195f8f8fc5fceb5af9be7Block Operator
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