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 2558084 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2559473 epoch_slot_no: 10673 block_no: 2557964 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2106 time: 2019-05-09 09:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ebbfc61f5988131b53d91fb9c2fdc044dc122a2495896fef92fd7d32ef69604Block Operator
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