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 2567470 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2568859 epoch_slot_no: 20059 block_no: 2567350 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1744 time: 2019-05-11 13:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd957e365aaa8d3c68268da5d2d8630bd68fe765f3f4969fa20deb0b97dfc1763Block Operator
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