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 2558699 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2560088 epoch_slot_no: 11288 block_no: 2558579 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1572 time: 2019-05-09 12:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c0c3d661dfdef72bd662181ef69a47043d504d912c18e8b1fa41ea166622f4dBlock Operator
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