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 2611220 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2612612 epoch_slot_no: 20612 block_no: 2611098 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3702 time: 2019-05-21 16:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9a881f828ca033b8d2e720329c8aac3bea3b84bef0fb86fb99c089efbec9996Block Operator
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