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 2573329 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2574718 epoch_slot_no: 4318 block_no: 2573208 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2902 time: 2019-05-12 21:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54e37fc7943cd8af5094588c16e71100b7e12c62a7078c537fd3b0f9e343ee37Block Operator
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