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 2570890 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2572279 epoch_slot_no: 1879 block_no: 2570769 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2019-05-12 08:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x535ac08c9a084b4868e8daac782053abcbd75d636985aa4a582267435f036f8bBlock Operator
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