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 2577847 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2579236 epoch_slot_no: 8836 block_no: 2577726 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1391 time: 2019-05-13 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6206490cfc64db5f89d3e3b45b4d810a969484483868a4a8f54115e87238bbfBlock Operator
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