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 2611741 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2613133 epoch_slot_no: 21133 block_no: 2611619 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3780 time: 2019-05-21 19:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x009dd8aba57479bcc452a5f309156dcee7e42c2fbd889a6eb5bb1e40f8fdfa44Block Operator
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