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 2568090 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2569479 epoch_slot_no: 20679 block_no: 2567970 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-11 16:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x047688edca9494d5904be9960ae7714d9cbbdbb8e108713d8a632a4a033d12feBlock Operator
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