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 2567303 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2568692 epoch_slot_no: 19892 block_no: 2567183 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5549 time: 2019-05-11 12:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07b61aa457ae127a39fbda576b62ec7b7840911f807e7ebebe6dba7a11281534Block Operator
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