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 2571802 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2573191 epoch_slot_no: 2791 block_no: 2571681 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1357 time: 2019-05-12 13:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea89c1e9e6fb4ad49f9680c0cbfb96c8023b9119991de41190c0253f6af5669fBlock Operator
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