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 2560586 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2561975 epoch_slot_no: 13175 block_no: 2560466 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1997 time: 2019-05-09 22:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0af2fd22cca44740dfe48b2caf9ddbb534a5a832751cdeaa1879043a8e8afb33Block Operator
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