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 2562694 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2564083 epoch_slot_no: 15283 block_no: 2562574 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-05-10 10:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5cf0cd45966cf5435c225cc189bc493251353cab0ed1d9fd326a7c0a6287327eBlock Operator
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