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 2576726 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2578115 epoch_slot_no: 7715 block_no: 2576605 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3700 time: 2019-05-13 16:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3af68d11c2b606aa03933f57242da903e65c04ada4ed19fcc9b1d48f0626c8aBlock Operator
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