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 2571702 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2573091 epoch_slot_no: 2691 block_no: 2571581 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5605 time: 2019-05-12 12:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf2f196ea10cc79567378c1fbb7d11edd1dc4eb8453883d550fe08f3fb23b186Block Operator
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