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 2561605 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2562994 epoch_slot_no: 14194 block_no: 2561485 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2622 time: 2019-05-10 04:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc056adf21e12bb9f7193f6d9a2015094176c8476ddff4bf921f29e00bf823cdBlock Operator
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