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 2558110 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2559499 epoch_slot_no: 10699 block_no: 2557990 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1674 time: 2019-05-09 09:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e87995d929703c7f455b3aafbd829ff80c62f9e1a6682066d9af69012e85bb2Block Operator
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