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 2560847 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2562236 epoch_slot_no: 13436 block_no: 2560727 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1102 time: 2019-05-10 00:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0823474a409e0ca46af1ba1ba18b19293aa4bd342f2a50e28de8afd7e4a5e67Block Operator
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