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 2575389 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2576778 epoch_slot_no: 6378 block_no: 2575268 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-05-13 09:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94c8fcced2082901c3aacf2baac80c4ac48dfd8df6dfe4c606e7af5947dc4be0Block Operator
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