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 2567521 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2568910 epoch_slot_no: 20110 block_no: 2567401 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1773 time: 2019-05-11 13:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37b8ce343077ccf97afdb9c26c3008ab808ca81cdb6d3c3cd5f4164f728430bcBlock Operator
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