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 2610696 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2612088 epoch_slot_no: 20088 block_no: 2610574 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2019-05-21 13:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa204605678d33166a881038b69fdaec4ff7ddbef05b5f21695420d365bfa4445Block Operator
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