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 2563150 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2564539 epoch_slot_no: 15739 block_no: 2563030 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-05-10 13:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61f233ac8d714c8ca0def4a3e30b4d1c294a81f916e11f5161dd7aeeca962a83Block Operator
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