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 2568740 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2570129 epoch_slot_no: 21329 block_no: 2568620 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2019-05-11 20:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0655971e5dc958a583ef423d5b2a4e11fdbd5daf3171cab1f3aad96d6c93c481Block Operator
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