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 2561265 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2562654 epoch_slot_no: 13854 block_no: 2561145 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2019-05-10 02:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x792638565e80b7e3b793a952503938e30e458c41b5b3e5ffdc744ffc49130d4cBlock Operator
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