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 2562482 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2563871 epoch_slot_no: 15071 block_no: 2562362 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2395 time: 2019-05-10 09:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x156e7be6ecf5aacbfb43218e622257e3b2356d2ef886e4e87306108e86d76781Block Operator
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