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 2558100 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2559489 epoch_slot_no: 10689 block_no: 2557980 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1359 time: 2019-05-09 09:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b8b0148dd616eae8ed4a42750d4d39aa9c2d1ef5e7c62ac4bf3cecadfe2709fBlock Operator
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