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 2573318 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2574707 epoch_slot_no: 4307 block_no: 2573197 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1358 time: 2019-05-12 21:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66c3a4c645f56cdcbaed1e4e1e0b74b6c99c59c6664c0f84c10e3b7742ce9868Block Operator
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