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 2578733 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2580122 epoch_slot_no: 9722 block_no: 2578612 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-14 03:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e67129b780f2ab6330cc06fb27470a72306360feda8cbfad4c6b40a072a3356Block Operator
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