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 2611340 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2612732 epoch_slot_no: 20732 block_no: 2611218 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3670 time: 2019-05-21 16:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc555211b4be9f773883f230691178e2e5e3190153b535d5afdfbed46bf3d7d5Block Operator
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