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 2566541 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2567930 epoch_slot_no: 19130 block_no: 2566421 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2435 time: 2019-05-11 08:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4eb0e3883f21d48439eb799c5f2ba74cd46ae1577d2cc24cf103e24fced84b0bBlock Operator
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