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 2559128 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2560517 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 2559008 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-09 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x989ed469564055bf9f82365f12f938ba86619d7ac3ca070a5b96c16a02d792e6Block Operator
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