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 2562755 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2564144 epoch_slot_no: 15344 block_no: 2562635 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-05-10 10:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9630772ca7a2c0ef2f8bae69bad5011cb200dc99f0e649dce5d313dad6e55870Block Operator
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