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 2610708 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2612100 epoch_slot_no: 20100 block_no: 2610586 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3413 time: 2019-05-21 13:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc264ec926a852d68e70d7d99500dd80e9341e5c7a928be6c8c9f6814876ff353Block Operator
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