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 2578875 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2580264 epoch_slot_no: 9864 block_no: 2578754 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2019-05-14 04:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4dd7c7c48f41224a640f8d6959824828c631d3d2d2969e96b57e22e034195d56Block Operator
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