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 2611172 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2612564 epoch_slot_no: 20564 block_no: 2611050 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-05-21 15:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2888c91fdc55cfb69320ef1e5a9e4e5f4a087c0141d2ef34cbfa6ac0d3f11976Block Operator
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