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 2579711 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2581100 epoch_slot_no: 10700 block_no: 2579590 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2115 time: 2019-05-14 09:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05469e2ec1735054252f9ae55d38c81e3ea0d0e0f4948396c2d8f4d71c5ff202Block Operator
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