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 2566663 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2568052 epoch_slot_no: 19252 block_no: 2566543 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1207 time: 2019-05-11 08:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28049e9c0d7d88f79d36763d4f764ce5c5fa26591680459b497b4ca8ce9f02e8Block Operator
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