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 2566387 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2567776 epoch_slot_no: 18976 block_no: 2566267 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5697 time: 2019-05-11 07:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bca728cb18c17bc37b39e0204e62b63390a3a27030623a191d09b535c880513Block Operator
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