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 2579613 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2581002 epoch_slot_no: 10602 block_no: 2579492 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1761 time: 2019-05-14 08:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d38314d495f7b80128b27e7d7af60eec2345b486470e258dbca351604f0d3b9Block Operator
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