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 2569361 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2570749 epoch_slot_no: 349 block_no: 2569240 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2051 time: 2019-05-11 23:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e435dac8649e42d6d853af5e7833a5d307b606f6dd6ab0a9ee7a2a7248c9b98Block Operator
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