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 2561507 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2562896 epoch_slot_no: 14096 block_no: 2561387 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1719 time: 2019-05-10 04:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab16693f195286d0bca435dd86aba8b937dcc7318e1b5023506b517cc26f90daBlock Operator
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