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 2569398 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2570786 epoch_slot_no: 386 block_no: 2569277 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-05-11 23:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe2365eb741216c1cc3c7b98726b78664c74f5316515faf21fff5a41cadca1f4Block Operator
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