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 2564819 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2566208 epoch_slot_no: 17408 block_no: 2564699 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-05-10 22:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7f451f4f65d4d576b9e629a89d1738996949a33fbe31c3dd6f6c46d359c5904Block Operator
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