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 2558990 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2560379 epoch_slot_no: 11579 block_no: 2558870 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1203 time: 2019-05-09 14:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5d77ee78cf74953f292d1822832d3856d49112fdd2aac46d51b518ede668664Block Operator
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