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 2562672 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2564061 epoch_slot_no: 15261 block_no: 2562552 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1309 time: 2019-05-10 10:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6225174e5efeb89798cd0a1fb33d26f03ab9ef8bb2fd675ae181066f77439ce5Block Operator
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