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 2567671 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2569060 epoch_slot_no: 20260 block_no: 2567551 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1572 time: 2019-05-11 14:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11af860e9c4ed4d11676de6f2e87c280e72235ae5f9aa96419710204cd852e76Block Operator
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