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 2575510 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2576899 epoch_slot_no: 6499 block_no: 2575389 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1635 time: 2019-05-13 09:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb176d5929d714ca977bb89c1028df028d8e0d144f2094e7811dae0e53319d49eBlock Operator
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