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 2576574 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2577963 epoch_slot_no: 7563 block_no: 2576453 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1899 time: 2019-05-13 15:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x799969fc68242edf6fc1b32d9c2d819de0f1156b63d69df2dc745e4d4ee8e773Block Operator
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