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 2573894 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2575283 epoch_slot_no: 4883 block_no: 2573773 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2620 time: 2019-05-13 00:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x563c26f08207d60a8bd85e5cf84e06474b2585225ea8f11f358d45c5e56df37eBlock Operator
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