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 2570588 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2571977 epoch_slot_no: 1577 block_no: 2570467 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1739 time: 2019-05-12 06:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9111243394699582ea1ad8ab067e6f417114c7a629163d1a47539dc8ebb68d60Block Operator
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