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 2567239 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2568628 epoch_slot_no: 19828 block_no: 2567119 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2019-05-11 11:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa205708a545008c6370c08efca8ac230bcec5d9cb8b3279d3f03bdf75a1e7418Block Operator
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