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 2561610 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2562999 epoch_slot_no: 14199 block_no: 2561490 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2019-05-10 04:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f6232e52282ba6630fb4183d174b2b0fe6d604ff2ff011be1a48e7f13d70477Block Operator
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