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 2579757 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2581146 epoch_slot_no: 10746 block_no: 2579636 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3175 time: 2019-05-14 09:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f70fda3e1adcc6dfcd9bc44cf9d291696cf4bfbd906d76aed66443dbfc5b9aaBlock Operator
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