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 2562566 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2563955 epoch_slot_no: 15155 block_no: 2562446 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2939 time: 2019-05-10 09:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35c1b0814d8287da8f441427356046b7f0554d49d3d096da5b7e32bb16c6f0cdBlock Operator
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