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 2578973 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2580362 epoch_slot_no: 9962 block_no: 2578852 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2619 time: 2019-05-14 05:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x689af66883e1b3d154349880d0e6b71312d48d74864d61c2121496f896a46d74Block Operator
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