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 2579057 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2580446 epoch_slot_no: 10046 block_no: 2578936 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2644 time: 2019-05-14 05:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdfe668034c7dc93c741882cc734c8e3c5b7cd12e32d27df88a243df35eab57c2Block Operator
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