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 2568629 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2570018 epoch_slot_no: 21218 block_no: 2568509 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2460 time: 2019-05-11 19:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa90352513304256e3d45b4c016f6d526339525470ecda78a22151449f20d8f8bBlock Operator
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