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 2562554 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2563943 epoch_slot_no: 15143 block_no: 2562434 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1890 time: 2019-05-10 09:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcb17f7996024f08838942d2cceda30acf8b0a40e6261cb92c2e3f2505f18780Block Operator
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