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 2570318 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2571707 epoch_slot_no: 1307 block_no: 2570197 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1395 time: 2019-05-12 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd2918cb3807559034f863afde58a8f8bd6bf8bdb11d314d0c5869872aaa0627Block Operator
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