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 2567682 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2569071 epoch_slot_no: 20271 block_no: 2567562 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1207 time: 2019-05-11 14:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49b83f1e0c9c5ae3328e3c38eb4d8bb2c6faa9be0a744841226aabafe0f50fccBlock Operator
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