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 2567354 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2568743 epoch_slot_no: 19943 block_no: 2567234 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-11 12:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe273e2e0f19ea943b9d7ce9fa36e3d0b120b7565c547a641ea7b8932d91439acBlock Operator
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