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 2571593 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2572982 epoch_slot_no: 2582 block_no: 2571472 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 996 time: 2019-05-12 12:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0726fa45b55921c23b6f105a6979ed27047b8b45a78ddb2c66b386803c2b20cBlock Operator
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