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 2577502 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2578891 epoch_slot_no: 8491 block_no: 2577381 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 872 time: 2019-05-13 20:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9eeb0d43a98beeeeb807ac027a51d42156af28c2a9c3d9ac5d113862a11a5815Block Operator
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