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 2558962 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2560351 epoch_slot_no: 11551 block_no: 2558842 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1350 time: 2019-05-09 13:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6daa71d63d9de265e04846e5a2cddaa8ea4dfea5a8ddb738c70c7cd288ac671Block Operator
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