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 2558035 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2559424 epoch_slot_no: 10624 block_no: 2557915 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1931 time: 2019-05-09 08:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ea4ae40b9d3ee7eebc4fbe9b9b25d0bb4fdecfa5a11d7a0f5a7ec5b28c66964Block Operator
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