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 2571706 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2573095 epoch_slot_no: 2695 block_no: 2571585 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1933 time: 2019-05-12 12:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c747b0b70847f8faf3568c4a08a0bbbffcac2d7bb07d966ef921e1600a5270cBlock Operator
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