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 2565625 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2567014 epoch_slot_no: 18214 block_no: 2565505 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1342 time: 2019-05-11 02:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x008d751b826eb3a98ed0823f4a8e453d940ba31edf90e20764162ea1f75ebe2eBlock Operator
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