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 2571908 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2573297 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 2571787 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2299 time: 2019-05-12 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf4f954c494d88afaabc8c0c994738100b1d586ebf5b6f29074aa28fd8739317Block Operator
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