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 2570851 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2572240 epoch_slot_no: 1840 block_no: 2570730 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-05-12 07:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2466095897af8055685d459751d0e1024fd1c209e32cd4e376a50657fdb46f4dBlock Operator
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