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 2561602 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2562991 epoch_slot_no: 14191 block_no: 2561482 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2019-05-10 04:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0309edefdacef8d4facc3f878a49c7cc800f047e497d49e41c202a8d41769b7aBlock Operator
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