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 2566706 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2568095 epoch_slot_no: 19295 block_no: 2566586 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3609 time: 2019-05-11 08:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a1951e1e02c8eef328995a96f42485a5b4d4291ce94d5ca9ad2df6e3091526aBlock Operator
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