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 2567048 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2568437 epoch_slot_no: 19637 block_no: 2566928 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5706 time: 2019-05-11 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4cd7be76c583919fdebde0ceeab8a99e7f6d18075dc5903cdea4b6b3e849f7efBlock Operator
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