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 2574560 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2575949 epoch_slot_no: 5549 block_no: 2574439 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1303 time: 2019-05-13 04:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3bcce168ea724c691fbedb032a62327186ab66a74f5c7819c75f7c4f6ff78e95Block Operator
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