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 2566763 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2568152 epoch_slot_no: 19352 block_no: 2566643 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2074 time: 2019-05-11 09:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c73e9d1e7d2f8275952ff3339743ec6cc825268f97a93646aacd6997ab239ddBlock Operator
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