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 2561676 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2563065 epoch_slot_no: 14265 block_no: 2561556 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2261 time: 2019-05-10 04:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed664a507b3b77e70035b58959318cf20b54356007c566a676b96bb94b8a69d1Block Operator
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