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 2572594 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2573983 epoch_slot_no: 3583 block_no: 2572473 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1748 time: 2019-05-12 17:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f18748f45b7b8f9e1e77c748e86f445bd1985382104834e35165213710af120Block Operator
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