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 2610498 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2611889 epoch_slot_no: 19889 block_no: 2610376 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2545 time: 2019-05-21 12:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9dcd596827cf997e6865d4d0f63d2365d5d9b9c1a111b214bbbb854268cb47d5Block Operator
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