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 2565356 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2566745 epoch_slot_no: 17945 block_no: 2565236 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-05-11 01:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x032ad921aa8987afbd1bd71a31586327024ef5e9579b70c4c0589cde6842bfc9Block Operator
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