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 2578458 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2579847 epoch_slot_no: 9447 block_no: 2578337 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2041 time: 2019-05-14 02:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f4349682b974295d5e995c7f7e4c75851887873dae5abcebebfb90787b31ddbBlock Operator
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