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 2561933 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2563322 epoch_slot_no: 14522 block_no: 2561813 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1537 time: 2019-05-10 06:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd520b42986b77fc267ede4ddc9cff8212ae29022dfb445ba17f2e488efb444a2Block Operator
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