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 2571368 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2572757 epoch_slot_no: 2357 block_no: 2571247 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2809 time: 2019-05-12 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b345bdf3da9e3258696dee1fc5086a86bb1ce877e4858504ca6f77002b70e9eBlock Operator
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