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 2578679 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2580068 epoch_slot_no: 9668 block_no: 2578558 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2019-05-14 03:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41137230efc2e6b4f5717ebb5a3e1750ece5b00febca341a4c740a3048bb8ac1Block Operator
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