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 2564050 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2565439 epoch_slot_no: 16639 block_no: 2563930 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3066 time: 2019-05-10 18:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x581a732b9f3bd23f1439f29fc037e8a7444da604aaa12e2013bf86478a38af02Block Operator
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