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 2558018 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2559407 epoch_slot_no: 10607 block_no: 2557898 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2581 time: 2019-05-09 08:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa78d578476ee9d3106a120dc0304aa0e89baff04971bbfe6b2eb8e301613424bBlock Operator
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