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 2567554 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2568943 epoch_slot_no: 20143 block_no: 2567434 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2063 time: 2019-05-11 13:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebbf57419e4a2ec220862ce4fc4ee6ae7e0231420db7a7087af33a85e7aacfa6Block Operator
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