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 2578428 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2579817 epoch_slot_no: 9417 block_no: 2578307 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8986 time: 2019-05-14 02:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d7c29a05eb23dc51910d4e141ca9e6ea50083f70f31a44e9c51d5d7179d251bBlock Operator
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