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 2574864 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2576253 epoch_slot_no: 5853 block_no: 2574743 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-05-13 06:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf94f34848bedae019faf0e8caadfb1128f7b0871ce4da22c4e3fda7844465990Block Operator
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