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 2574939 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2576328 epoch_slot_no: 5928 block_no: 2574818 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 954 time: 2019-05-13 06:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6731379bcb75e7be0566938cf319dd5a0eaf56981cbbf570a24e6181ea1d5b19Block Operator
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