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 2575874 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2577263 epoch_slot_no: 6863 block_no: 2575753 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1533 time: 2019-05-13 11:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2db5bf89dfd946f9ef0a9858e1b12db9a4d88f290256f1ff65c833bb1a4edf36Block Operator
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