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 2568967 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2570356 epoch_slot_no: 21556 block_no: 2568847 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-11 21:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef6c43a46e71f66f3498709ead91571c031cad66b2b29990d6b45f01df2067d1Block Operator
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