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 2558954 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2560343 epoch_slot_no: 11543 block_no: 2558834 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2019-05-09 13:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50c4abad70f93b8b5df5646011bc6d280811972a8e7d7757c6bb8e0701cff265Block Operator
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