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 2610783 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2612175 epoch_slot_no: 20175 block_no: 2610661 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2360 time: 2019-05-21 13:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf7594aa0055bb333f228dac342173451665efcba4641760ea899eaf1e281e1bBlock Operator
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