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 2563353 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2564742 epoch_slot_no: 15942 block_no: 2563233 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1426 time: 2019-05-10 14:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0506e97767a9bdaec2bb3a11e5691dc7f5cad345d8b2f57b8627e3bcd7ff3e2bBlock Operator
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