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 2573092 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2574481 epoch_slot_no: 4081 block_no: 2572971 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-05-12 20:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06d1c1ff54929bd644d31e05a9ddd9dacc889291f4d407e0b3604b6f7b7cafa2Block Operator
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