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 2560603 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2561992 epoch_slot_no: 13192 block_no: 2560483 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2019-05-09 23:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24780272fe8dad8ee7339004a6080c4f263985bb6100127d476eac157980c3d2Block Operator
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