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 2569686 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2571075 epoch_slot_no: 675 block_no: 2569565 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8993 time: 2019-05-12 01:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5d93b7471e9ffdaca22956621282047dd8c5fbd4c0630124e61152ab26ea528Block Operator
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