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 2572628 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2574017 epoch_slot_no: 3617 block_no: 2572507 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1390 time: 2019-05-12 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc82223b6886c18e5364d3245f2efb92a503469840daf66eaf66af4d0c4026343Block Operator
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