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 2579016 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2580405 epoch_slot_no: 10005 block_no: 2578895 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1741 time: 2019-05-14 05:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30ee3eec6f6e095d1b6273f14cf071a8e60b485babf89f83bc50364e2ea76981Block Operator
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