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 2568078 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2569467 epoch_slot_no: 20667 block_no: 2567958 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1350 time: 2019-05-11 16:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94b40f55c2e62b0d9be60dbe54c50f2bd53d484868666b7db523928d0b9cef56Block Operator
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