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 2566368 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2567757 epoch_slot_no: 18957 block_no: 2566248 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-11 07:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d11475df97cb4fc54f2dea14c146cb8c7c9b556f2024fe1d0ce9a564615fc8cBlock Operator
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