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 2571547 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2572936 epoch_slot_no: 2536 block_no: 2571426 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1358 time: 2019-05-12 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60c8b8bcfbd2c22c42f97240c1a6da55f66797ee70a1d2f6e5db6dbd5b77147aBlock Operator
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