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 2579002 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2580391 epoch_slot_no: 9991 block_no: 2578881 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1749 time: 2019-05-14 05:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc86d5ccce33ee3ce06829cbabf191a4313685bb5ee2c0653c5e7284379d9031Block Operator
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