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 2557154 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2558543 epoch_slot_no: 9743 block_no: 2557034 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1391 time: 2019-05-09 03:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68f18cbc331b15a9ed3eca2558a8501f44ba4f78c82675401215595df3969dedBlock Operator
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