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 2571944 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2573333 epoch_slot_no: 2933 block_no: 2571823 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3161 time: 2019-05-12 14:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f36dc09a8ed87a5b69881765d9fbf63af4bca90f3aa2fedf37a7a05a1aad720Block Operator
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