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 2558136 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2559525 epoch_slot_no: 10725 block_no: 2558016 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2578 time: 2019-05-09 09:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3f88cd23ce7e526d70ca42217a1fe9e5065924b6af35c200ea0e66a5d3eb175Block Operator
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