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 2574722 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2576111 epoch_slot_no: 5711 block_no: 2574601 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2019-05-13 05:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03bf31a3808f4f0716e37d79674b3eb2a7113ea67338a92d3563e4ed757344fbBlock Operator
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