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 2559831 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2561220 epoch_slot_no: 12420 block_no: 2559711 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1536 time: 2019-05-09 18:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x360a0509140ec9ba6e627722efb8214a7b954c8285c4047fb0f09ea90009ab64Block Operator
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