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 2572054 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2573443 epoch_slot_no: 3043 block_no: 2571933 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1686 time: 2019-05-12 14:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaee21c3ac0aa7742040f809453b1efc40c811e71d88738016abd7f0046f055daBlock Operator
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