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 2566566 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2567955 epoch_slot_no: 19155 block_no: 2566446 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1203 time: 2019-05-11 08:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a91158b6088d04f85760199984bde32f31fb374090770d037f0efd3af46c883Block Operator
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