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 2568347 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2569736 epoch_slot_no: 20936 block_no: 2568227 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2761 time: 2019-05-11 18:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x973d384a4f39b80bc35b1f6035b611d827c3107653ba990bbe982bcd60c63b10Block Operator
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