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 2579666 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2581055 epoch_slot_no: 10655 block_no: 2579545 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1778 time: 2019-05-14 08:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f3b268eb2774cd0837aacd51241d9b6339019a677ab6fb43b36f082258e2984Block Operator
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