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 2577491 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2578880 epoch_slot_no: 8480 block_no: 2577370 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2716 time: 2019-05-13 20:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6d7d38b77841a87a8182f37d7fd6f9406bfbd49cc45cfc51d4b263f330b7541Block Operator
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