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 2568028 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2569417 epoch_slot_no: 20617 block_no: 2567908 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1527 time: 2019-05-11 16:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xecc41a402f1bbf271f22e8956fb985bf43b3cd2e9c70ddfad48eaf244ade1b2cBlock Operator
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