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 2571406 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2572795 epoch_slot_no: 2395 block_no: 2571285 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2606 time: 2019-05-12 11:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae078a652d4f9111eaa815e98c9e763e3b7f27ae4b6bf351235426622a68ebe7Block Operator
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