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 2565642 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2567031 epoch_slot_no: 18231 block_no: 2565522 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1207 time: 2019-05-11 03:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef606b34896403feed1311be0da41aa29f4bd9d5a4ab29ce14819c1cbbc9675eBlock Operator
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