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 2566778 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2568167 epoch_slot_no: 19367 block_no: 2566658 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2183 time: 2019-05-11 09:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d4e8121ddc1422d04ffa8ba1b66a9f3c65ae286bc3f3199c6f36c52694ffe0cBlock Operator
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