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 2611756 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2613148 epoch_slot_no: 21148 block_no: 2611634 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1695 time: 2019-05-21 19:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1e1f5fd8a87432e16b51f138d9984a50ac6221e4cd5b3964866dc986e4d1a39Block Operator
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