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 2563292 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2564681 epoch_slot_no: 15881 block_no: 2563172 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1763 time: 2019-05-10 13:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbee74db5c9771e48de27fb9c59d482361659281666a0ec09728475e56dc7949Block Operator
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