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 2567378 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2568767 epoch_slot_no: 19967 block_no: 2567258 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1342 time: 2019-05-11 12:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ded56c4a7f06bfcc00e5e38c9a611b3688f7bdc3f31b325097214de1d3c6424Block Operator
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