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 2577271 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2578660 epoch_slot_no: 8260 block_no: 2577150 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1901 time: 2019-05-13 19:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90521137b0841b800e4256db544ef3ffbcde9120519e1031296e231cd850fdb6Block Operator
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