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 2611508 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2612900 epoch_slot_no: 20900 block_no: 2611386 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2112 time: 2019-05-21 17:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1cb6cf654ec7639321dacaf7d460fe3d0e408809845ea15b409e351587a72a90Block Operator
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