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 2610932 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2612324 epoch_slot_no: 20324 block_no: 2610810 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1490 time: 2019-05-21 14:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fe96aa8223678f5ffd33a643a156b4a6727fd53efb9c8176b68d80ff46b4e34Block Operator
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