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 2562899 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2564288 epoch_slot_no: 15488 block_no: 2562779 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-05-10 11:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b66cf332f9464fb64914e9a0b54106c8d6eed0b206ae3e7aa68f57a832be1b2Block Operator
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