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 2576445 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2577834 epoch_slot_no: 7434 block_no: 2576324 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1714 time: 2019-05-13 15:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe868406218fd47c065c8f84a8113a018a23d0bd272e39fb4b257e98cadffb542Block Operator
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