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 2565277 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2566666 epoch_slot_no: 17866 block_no: 2565157 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1915 time: 2019-05-11 01:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x744470794dfcbb559535b045a0a18e73869f8a1bfd5fa81b84c48e95da6061efBlock Operator
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