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 2561263 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2562652 epoch_slot_no: 13852 block_no: 2561143 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-05-10 02:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6748577dc79a6d4e4be8c5a87136105ef684594331ca6034b1430e11d3920a0dBlock Operator
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