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 2574658 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2576047 epoch_slot_no: 5647 block_no: 2574537 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2019-05-13 05:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3cda07f2b99a34768d7670a458eda57397ac0c6da62b3a4798dbfb3ebc782cdBlock Operator
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