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 2562656 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2564045 epoch_slot_no: 15245 block_no: 2562536 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2019-05-10 10:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65fefdd92f7913b9289f49e95d4481b6a9a784e41b13339ee6df664d25909756Block Operator
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