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 2562368 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2563757 epoch_slot_no: 14957 block_no: 2562248 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1677 time: 2019-05-10 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb104daf5c7fe282c6270d77ec57519699356d7be71c8a62a08332adb592607a3Block Operator
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