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 2556379 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2557768 epoch_slot_no: 8968 block_no: 2556259 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1573 time: 2019-05-08 23:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21f456b50210bb0a3ee4bd5fec48a05f99e10055d018d3d8cdff8e1553a8f813Block Operator
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