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 2573708 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2575097 epoch_slot_no: 4697 block_no: 2573587 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2019-05-12 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35a7e5148c43414c12d8f4bbf3747ff1b7c870393b10a1cdedb7202a3ac8e6c5Block Operator
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