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 2563421 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2564810 epoch_slot_no: 16010 block_no: 2563301 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1537 time: 2019-05-10 14:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26747fb857dcdf400fe14d0016d32eed810a8db2dd16b96662d6e96b019a0a4cBlock Operator
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