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 2572062 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2573451 epoch_slot_no: 3051 block_no: 2571941 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1837 time: 2019-05-12 14:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x296224e05f46395ac3fb7e4183a083ea2a949e1a4c5c7fe9ba221d7cda8caf9eBlock Operator
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