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 2563628 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2565017 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 2563508 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1533 time: 2019-05-10 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f3b759632dd537396ec83244a1b92320942164c7169c9be1553906f1d15c1a8Block Operator
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