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 2577848 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2579237 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 2577727 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1342 time: 2019-05-13 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1ef0b1be838f24ae9876fdb23eba042af49afbeff3453b0f7a6d3b6c84f30ffBlock Operator
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