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 2610377 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2611768 epoch_slot_no: 19768 block_no: 2610255 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2027 time: 2019-05-21 11:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcf56ff844b771c514718e6b98d98470e0dc2cf6df92d5ed784355bf6353442aBlock Operator
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