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 2566711 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2568100 epoch_slot_no: 19300 block_no: 2566591 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1678 time: 2019-05-11 08:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12ccdb4026e8b62c9a843518bbc92eeee6ee668ec3cdfd4fe8d46ea6fd1a77faBlock Operator
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