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 2610915 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2612307 epoch_slot_no: 20307 block_no: 2610793 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2078 time: 2019-05-21 14:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2046b539a199a52deafd1cb63a45e37308533eff8f0f1ce310a566ad3ec17220Block Operator
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