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 2574907 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2576296 epoch_slot_no: 5896 block_no: 2574786 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4186 time: 2019-05-13 06:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d0ec8bada1d54cfb476969d90729443a4f61f262deda4d00de71f2dd1d6500eBlock Operator
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