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 2566975 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2568364 epoch_slot_no: 19564 block_no: 2566855 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2469 time: 2019-05-11 10:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60fcbe98cae0825138ab6f5bac2df286b0bf6f68f7c00abb2f9af83a4a06cf59Block Operator
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