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 2569287 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2570675 epoch_slot_no: 275 block_no: 2569166 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3746 time: 2019-05-11 23:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ced0579d40503d7ed4b17dfa3b9cdc25e99d7c98df71b5a9af9ec84500fd889Block Operator
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