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 2579741 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2581130 epoch_slot_no: 10730 block_no: 2579620 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1753 time: 2019-05-14 09:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6810ebb153abbfbdf26797e011ae5d1793174973600dd81898726e6cb983f4cBlock Operator
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