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 2575055 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2576444 epoch_slot_no: 6044 block_no: 2574934 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1533 time: 2019-05-13 07:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb1c2674ad265837ed3968cde9611e450774396c9bae5a28fa8e4e1229200d9bBlock Operator
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