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 2574676 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2576065 epoch_slot_no: 5665 block_no: 2574555 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-05-13 05:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x044254347be032e645e6be06790b35c97ce42bbdf65d4b18f6f7da5a83063c44Block Operator
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