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 2559971 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2561360 epoch_slot_no: 12560 block_no: 2559851 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1572 time: 2019-05-09 19:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x123c6a010d831220a57c7b377f57223f6b48fcaef071364f186a58afb4c66878Block Operator
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