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 2576981 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2578370 epoch_slot_no: 7970 block_no: 2576860 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1702 time: 2019-05-13 18:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89b6d97c64e34ff0320c9ced2077abb33157dd6309bd68dc045ae3f7149b7c5aBlock Operator
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