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 2611696 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2613088 epoch_slot_no: 21088 block_no: 2611574 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5410 time: 2019-05-21 18:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b804e2630632ea60e06662e63561c6772b6166da849f556b39e8a4c9862e950Block Operator
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