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 2611145 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2612537 epoch_slot_no: 20537 block_no: 2611023 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9685 time: 2019-05-21 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ff280a8c7516f9c0ed1f5b55f7f6eb7b2f968cb9daea09cf4c817a4828fcce3Block Operator
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