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 2567851 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2569240 epoch_slot_no: 20440 block_no: 2567731 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1379 time: 2019-05-11 15:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa20ec9017c7a0baae115b5e268bf3c37bf11bee25df3ee4105fb0cc1bcee56cBlock Operator
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