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 2574108 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2575497 epoch_slot_no: 5097 block_no: 2573987 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1709 time: 2019-05-13 02:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff89604da7315f4ff1f28f6a37c5b0e959e88e7c113eec0b02e4e64ef8cac1abBlock Operator
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