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 2611690 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2613082 epoch_slot_no: 21082 block_no: 2611568 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2019-05-21 18:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3ffab1afe106d7595277e8d51ee9d8e620ea7f5f7527ef04d5c06625562b4f7Block Operator
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