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 2566340 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2567729 epoch_slot_no: 18929 block_no: 2566220 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-11 06:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2dfa20164416eb7578545ebf68e157a580f5d8e7d645aaabf47069e18488a11aBlock Operator
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