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 2610426 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2611817 epoch_slot_no: 19817 block_no: 2610304 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5908 time: 2019-05-21 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17ae9493a04ac9482736489f71c2c6212d45a65bbed43909bc81f5e008507c5eBlock Operator
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