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 2566462 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2567851 epoch_slot_no: 19051 block_no: 2566342 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2335 time: 2019-05-11 07:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x658a1c1c5280517b0dd23778ba93823d8903f44622e3b390de8b27b1836c85d4Block Operator
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