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 2564055 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2565444 epoch_slot_no: 16644 block_no: 2563935 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1426 time: 2019-05-10 18:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x554c9cbc859b62ed185f06acc2a34c3b2f60fb1ff71d62188cdc1045e23e2bd0Block Operator
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