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 2578624 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2580013 epoch_slot_no: 9613 block_no: 2578503 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1748 time: 2019-05-14 03:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7b05f55ea07d3e3932aea54e44960c7ddac67e631cefba6898c5f25a3be75baBlock Operator
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