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 2569358 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2570746 epoch_slot_no: 346 block_no: 2569237 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1394 time: 2019-05-11 23:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b32b2548197fa63348007aa2088af4ebefa5905f886328755d90a07a4e2e07aBlock Operator
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