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 2573879 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2575268 epoch_slot_no: 4868 block_no: 2573758 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1357 time: 2019-05-13 00:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46249a30914798675ca4d2f9e9a0847946bb68d7a054814206b9092ee2baea7eBlock Operator
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