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 2566637 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2568026 epoch_slot_no: 19226 block_no: 2566517 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2257 time: 2019-05-11 08:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a90dbd1f8cb00cf41c5d48e4bcfc3c252d74fb09c6d4e04c553e5c0a4bdb707Block Operator
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