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 2571188 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2572577 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 2571067 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2114 time: 2019-05-12 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ad18bf3721880e9b29784dc81499f5311ace2013c8491618b90293855b369dfBlock Operator
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