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 2578674 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2580063 epoch_slot_no: 9663 block_no: 2578553 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-14 03:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b6dd3a9337b375b94e8cd88d45df7aebcb54f2712ac9c5a0949ed27ea38c2e8Block Operator
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