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 2577056 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2578445 epoch_slot_no: 8045 block_no: 2576935 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-05-13 18:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c3fbc7a03e3116057f5b8df39602cb0bdb8952940eb62c13c4bc1ce965dd2d2Block Operator
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