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 2580316 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2581705 epoch_slot_no: 11305 block_no: 2580195 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1531 time: 2019-05-14 12:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7f47dd296103e034697e1d69702cfe58a07df11c7441e96ab5e74af37ec6c4dBlock Operator
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