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 2611325 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2612717 epoch_slot_no: 20717 block_no: 2611203 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9800 time: 2019-05-21 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb308c668ffe2ae42dbb2187fba8d0e8dbace328630fc02e678b5c5ba6f0ff22dBlock Operator
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