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 2561023 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2562412 epoch_slot_no: 13612 block_no: 2560903 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 905 time: 2019-05-10 01:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x022bfc0d439d15b292b1f4562827f8cd0a4ce8eeab66e4eab6879984018d7e77Block Operator
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