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 2575504 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2576893 epoch_slot_no: 6493 block_no: 2575383 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2181 time: 2019-05-13 09:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84a72bf619b859256c7485358ffe181de7b0d6d41e1ea7e147bcde69ac880438Block Operator
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