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 2579761 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2581150 epoch_slot_no: 10750 block_no: 2579640 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-14 09:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0f9eb7f779fc6b1193596f5feb7f8e58880e3aabcb6d8010c85b6c3df73a441Block Operator
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