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 2571682 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2573071 epoch_slot_no: 2671 block_no: 2571561 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1394 time: 2019-05-12 12:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f1b69a2a46fc48e7cb98539712925cd9da74b62dfa10a38c07f51d91f0ead9dBlock Operator
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