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 2569041 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2570429 epoch_slot_no: 29 block_no: 2568920 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 999 time: 2019-05-11 21:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa634d308ceb61291c2ed9beb508ce6cd223bc3b46e89d969e5bb1a0b90178bd5Block Operator
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