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 2611395 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2612787 epoch_slot_no: 20787 block_no: 2611273 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2935 time: 2019-05-21 17:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3d2f592ae05343f0db6f1e1de88ba803a599bc5823b00b57336fa9441e7b327Block Operator
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