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 2566776 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2568165 epoch_slot_no: 19365 block_no: 2566656 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2019-05-11 09:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1caad2804982831c079ee5d41b4995076b6814801000cf09a98040676d6fb0d5Block Operator
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