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 2610647 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2612039 epoch_slot_no: 20039 block_no: 2610525 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1207 time: 2019-05-21 13:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4cd858cf480413427642b9bfe2e12a74ab7015dbc403a74bdf031f98e2d6c5c0Block Operator
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