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 2610798 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2612190 epoch_slot_no: 20190 block_no: 2610676 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4350 time: 2019-05-21 13:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb779575007bf56ad46cde81b3c3529b31c8d2e198f1210e63d11e1305803b7afBlock Operator
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