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 2574276 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2575665 epoch_slot_no: 5265 block_no: 2574155 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-05-13 02:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16bcd5048ac7712ac8bcd595d34b09b692ebe76d1e9d7f9630fd5a8af43a86d5Block Operator
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