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 2570468 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2571857 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 2570347 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2031 time: 2019-05-12 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe60ed0ec4144104f4cca1ec107dec0242eca48e029a31afe9ca98151b75b3e85Block Operator
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