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 2570746 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2572135 epoch_slot_no: 1735 block_no: 2570625 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-05-12 07:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05892641377666209f172dc4f1cb840ae5f02993778f640cb7f2e20810fe8273Block Operator
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