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 2558345 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2559734 epoch_slot_no: 10934 block_no: 2558225 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-09 10:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d50d9531c763db63b38581326f8e8f33c681967e30c0e2c857d0f9375e0fd1fBlock Operator
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