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 2566346 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2567735 epoch_slot_no: 18935 block_no: 2566226 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1564 time: 2019-05-11 06:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ef3682282e7fb246ce6baedf6363a4240ed23ac7308eda821290727c0a2e333Block Operator
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