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 2568000 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2569389 epoch_slot_no: 20589 block_no: 2567880 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1391 time: 2019-05-11 16:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0afcda6d9c5a2bd46ba6d98a80ee793ce2789d108e5dd98a263feb83d181a20Block Operator
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