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 2579347 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2580736 epoch_slot_no: 10336 block_no: 2579226 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2019 time: 2019-05-14 07:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83de102059bec870f147f5654adc0590661d08a58e27770fb2016f071f2f16d3Block Operator
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