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 2574788 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2576177 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 2574667 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1702 time: 2019-05-13 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0076e37ce9ec659c79728575784cb6f95b7352a601b65f1c5a01a535f936387cBlock Operator
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