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 2562670 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2564059 epoch_slot_no: 15259 block_no: 2562550 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-05-10 10:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf30c8fa7477892c583371a6364fde8c36a6b18fa45448b15d4ac25d3d7fc8d57Block Operator
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