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 2568008 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2569397 epoch_slot_no: 20597 block_no: 2567888 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1531 time: 2019-05-11 16:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcde6effcbfbb30e7fc6cab49414568d84b996c27e66ca981d7f98fd317ba8fa4Block Operator
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