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 2559343 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2560732 epoch_slot_no: 11932 block_no: 2559223 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2019-05-09 16:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x030f7ac34752d71da9e08736f1ab60a3dfcfc58c87d87c8719b0790d53408d3dBlock Operator
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