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 2572685 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2574074 epoch_slot_no: 3674 block_no: 2572564 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1345 time: 2019-05-12 18:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa243f1ffa3ad002af60df9383d46912c1ebdabb21be7ffc3706ab523cb8a95aeBlock Operator
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