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 2564112 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2565501 epoch_slot_no: 16701 block_no: 2563992 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2080 time: 2019-05-10 18:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3a2b2f2a1c73ea444d19db6ecce0a39720c48df007a0e9b2734f7a5db243568Block Operator
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