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 2611144 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2612536 epoch_slot_no: 20536 block_no: 2611022 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3327 time: 2019-05-21 15:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a9cc0095c52582b2ae50ba8780e91ee50e6093a89a1b70aa5db7dc1bc2218f0Block Operator
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