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 2565464 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2566853 epoch_slot_no: 18053 block_no: 2565344 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-11 02:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb812f1cf21a9a7e2abf737f712a3144e7f2971866a7357335841130901ac3a5dBlock Operator
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