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 2560080 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2561469 epoch_slot_no: 12669 block_no: 2559960 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1207 time: 2019-05-09 20:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x649c761352494f727d20eeb1559b9164d0d06c48287ca03d1e9ad18a6b5a79f1Block Operator
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