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 2563153 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2564542 epoch_slot_no: 15742 block_no: 2563033 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2338 time: 2019-05-10 13:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28d63606884e3f555a61466da69807c3e3fc833c2c5d95967af5e2902002071cBlock Operator
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