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 2566297 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2567686 epoch_slot_no: 18886 block_no: 2566177 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1715 time: 2019-05-11 06:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c3d42a527d1250d5a2c39f5431a5a06c05cc37ba8bc5f7857eefb06974e5317Block Operator
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