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 2610813 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2612205 epoch_slot_no: 20205 block_no: 2610691 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2774 time: 2019-05-21 13:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fc7dd46471772c5bc9051e5a8ffc7f5a6dc59a214b3f3ab64852a9f69df17e6Block Operator
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