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 2576433 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2577822 epoch_slot_no: 7422 block_no: 2576312 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2019-05-13 14:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa80751ee5af1163ff5faaa0ee53f74725dfcedbc2e2e25bb29b215c36142496cBlock Operator
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