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 2565729 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2567118 epoch_slot_no: 18318 block_no: 2565609 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2019-05-11 03:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fec91e2df72961face3d564c7f0a7202bd25364af6398ed6ad68d54ee813030Block Operator
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