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 2610256 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2611647 epoch_slot_no: 19647 block_no: 2610134 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-21 10:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24a38f76e57169d70c8ae2d27e763b0855a0f7f17e56b6cc1bc84f1ad07d0cf5Block Operator
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