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 2567087 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2568476 epoch_slot_no: 19676 block_no: 2566967 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1572 time: 2019-05-11 11:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a676cb8a3ac53033bc13636f6f1906a7af73e68918feff3c664ae7fc906347bBlock Operator
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