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 2568675 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2570064 epoch_slot_no: 21264 block_no: 2568555 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1749 time: 2019-05-11 19:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f13a8b9383891fa549b93c4286d6cefc6cde3912d60c0d631a57c069dd9b3d8Block Operator
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