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 2580307 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2581696 epoch_slot_no: 11296 block_no: 2580186 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-14 12:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc685c0af196b3c6a93b7b863cf074cff116a3f40dca69c572a57a482c3b1374dBlock Operator
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