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 2572088 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2573477 epoch_slot_no: 3077 block_no: 2571967 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2019-05-12 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5b178f50da97bc37709cf99c1c059618892b14640ff46cf9df1242d288808cdBlock Operator
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