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 2576699 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2578088 epoch_slot_no: 7688 block_no: 2576578 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1709 time: 2019-05-13 16:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf488c432886f940d361d5b69b7d186d21c639f4ac54c623a586e65cd1039c9e2Block Operator
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