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 2571382 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2572771 epoch_slot_no: 2371 block_no: 2571261 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1748 time: 2019-05-12 10:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d5e28a7fe458b026f4b5d070e7640de829ed90a0ed305c53f1a33f85eba5974Block Operator
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