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 2568773 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2570162 epoch_slot_no: 21362 block_no: 2568653 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4581 time: 2019-05-11 20:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x879188765ae0d6e13bc5daf5c5058578021fcf982f41e581c2c60c16a3505ed6Block Operator
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