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 2568021 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2569410 epoch_slot_no: 20610 block_no: 2567901 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2115 time: 2019-05-11 16:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5239baf99c21e18e78b7e7dcc091cb7f34c5e148044ab5bf1e6a3eb7282ed31Block Operator
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