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 2575862 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2577251 epoch_slot_no: 6851 block_no: 2575741 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1812 time: 2019-05-13 11:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3a313e81ecb7512672c2dd1b8512bfca9f4b683203c7d6250cfb5252421b258Block Operator
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