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 2575178 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2576567 epoch_slot_no: 6167 block_no: 2575057 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1882 time: 2019-05-13 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed34ea585185008be58c0ed1e2fc1cb41cf95b4c179f72046f7e5ab80f142480Block Operator
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