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 2609990 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2611381 epoch_slot_no: 19381 block_no: 2609868 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3383 time: 2019-05-21 09:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad1542d66616b3693c7c472aa437d89053ba653915718fdc3f79be0ebc55b60dBlock Operator
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