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 2565428 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2566817 epoch_slot_no: 18017 block_no: 2565308 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-11 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe48f7f97fb1eede1c4c58e48dc9893bee02047ad9f9efb520e9ffa11ac63ff73Block Operator
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