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 2566556 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2567945 epoch_slot_no: 19145 block_no: 2566436 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1715 time: 2019-05-11 08:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33103557bafde19b8290e15a0d133b37b4e0dbd6d12c726ac7f71ba4c03909d5Block Operator
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