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 2564563 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2565952 epoch_slot_no: 17152 block_no: 2564443 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1611 time: 2019-05-10 21:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc75f07c2d91839d326b971c0cc48cb080f156e6c83e8c4fe4e2c65215b51ebdBlock Operator
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