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 2558366 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2559755 epoch_slot_no: 10955 block_no: 2558246 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2613 time: 2019-05-09 10:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb8121dc2960b522cd6f5b6ac1b54562645f5cb5b6f801e8f8129667b5be583dBlock Operator
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