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 2611043 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2612435 epoch_slot_no: 20435 block_no: 2610921 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2468 time: 2019-05-21 15:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73316aff43b9367238cb2c804ceb2b6497f2c9bbee6a74b067c347714d2305a5Block Operator
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