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 2559583 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2560972 epoch_slot_no: 12172 block_no: 2559463 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1297 time: 2019-05-09 17:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2206c6db118ccb07414945363a4500f5b8a557c968e31fbb69eeb0e4e44b44f7Block Operator
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