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 2573631 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2575020 epoch_slot_no: 4620 block_no: 2573510 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1168 time: 2019-05-12 23:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x688ed48b23a1d586dec75ba11aa976354b01a3277ea1b4d042b035b3ad992197Block Operator
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