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 2577526 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2578915 epoch_slot_no: 8515 block_no: 2577405 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1353 time: 2019-05-13 21:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb02362eea0aa5cbda79f966a46fd200c57991b61e1d99bf94e86d096b86fd7d4Block Operator
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