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 2575514 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2576903 epoch_slot_no: 6503 block_no: 2575393 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5478 time: 2019-05-13 09:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c25f76aa4ed1a855aeb12bfbdd4a06025b0168848c4603268aed871ee19f64cBlock Operator
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