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 2579635 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2581024 epoch_slot_no: 10624 block_no: 2579514 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2019-05-14 08:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd36a0e12d1643158280a948a91560cdd2392b02016281bd2036f4303b0d71a1eBlock Operator
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