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 2579473 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2580862 epoch_slot_no: 10462 block_no: 2579352 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2111 time: 2019-05-14 07:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5404a18e9339e8bfd40253b67e7370f47a39b89fd1d194470faf7dabf14c89fbBlock Operator
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