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 2570222 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2571611 epoch_slot_no: 1211 block_no: 2570101 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2019-05-12 04:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ad1b21f7428491cd0b1173dea6491db787b7ed8a2ce4eaa84f209f83f667f5aBlock Operator
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