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 2611455 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2612847 epoch_slot_no: 20847 block_no: 2611333 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2011 time: 2019-05-21 17:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccef99c7aaf72fe3e0523693f82d5154d220c080ea7e865e0ef8e6458296d8a6Block Operator
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