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 2611303 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2612695 epoch_slot_no: 20695 block_no: 2611181 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1535 time: 2019-05-21 16:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd69e81a3132bed971c8a0a564a58049023171a31e687f3de797159a918e89de2Block Operator
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