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 2611202 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2612594 epoch_slot_no: 20594 block_no: 2611080 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1280 time: 2019-05-21 16:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83762384a88041f29fc5487653719c5c0fadcec2030eccdfef54b9b4a0eeaf99Block Operator
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