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 2611174 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2612566 epoch_slot_no: 20566 block_no: 2611052 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3163 time: 2019-05-21 16:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fecbb7818c2d72fbf9796e5e3a44fa2ccb2a83579c216a0af3654fdfe6c2d52Block Operator
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