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 2557642 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2559031 epoch_slot_no: 10231 block_no: 2557522 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1311 time: 2019-05-09 06:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3aeab676177097b3565844be79fdf7353b3c833a11dddafc4b8acc73b2644d9Block Operator
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