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 2579025 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2580414 epoch_slot_no: 10014 block_no: 2578904 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2019-05-14 05:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45f258169bef92b1e9ee7a6987f1fe1d2d87f243190bb1e179cbfbb3a04c20c0Block Operator
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