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 2563714 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2565103 epoch_slot_no: 16303 block_no: 2563594 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-05-10 16:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e9ea6623db36af638e6ba3bca175b852b99db8c085d5328c9e8f81487117108Block Operator
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