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 2576483 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2577872 epoch_slot_no: 7472 block_no: 2576362 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1324 time: 2019-05-13 15:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b9db6c2df581c2cb4d32eef03108e8f51851540529fe62ae0ebc1f7d10ed120Block Operator
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