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 2571392 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2572781 epoch_slot_no: 2381 block_no: 2571271 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3380 time: 2019-05-12 10:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45f0f5fae41ad02eb6c33f104faec4a3aed6c1d9b16b6b0d0ac0d9e6a898be08Block Operator
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