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 2569532 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2570920 epoch_slot_no: 520 block_no: 2569411 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2624 time: 2019-05-12 00:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48de21286201fa0ab44003d30aebbde9d8658ea3f31ce8cfc86805e231c755e8Block Operator
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