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 2572878 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2574267 epoch_slot_no: 3867 block_no: 2572757 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2019-05-12 19:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5330a3983c292587af24565948de1a3344afbe4a7529083bbb3c7dec25eb3a85Block Operator
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