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 2557078 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2558467 epoch_slot_no: 9667 block_no: 2556958 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-09 03:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff481634fa66f1849bf8e137fbdb288da34ac669e09e012b551d663acca2c990Block Operator
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