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 2563671 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2565060 epoch_slot_no: 16260 block_no: 2563551 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8926 time: 2019-05-10 16:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe1736f07a257a83c8b9d5f819e3736992f08dbcf06c2f68beeff0cbacf21d28Block Operator
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