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 2561611 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2563000 epoch_slot_no: 14200 block_no: 2561491 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2019-05-10 04:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14958816cbd7d65c4207dc666e8d56e3a0edd455dadb4db103446976ee246336Block Operator
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