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 2580344 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2581733 epoch_slot_no: 11333 block_no: 2580223 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1375 time: 2019-05-14 12:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91ac1e7a7f2642dac0710fcea5d61cc9ccf2b1e95dad45f6ba9ddb5c3813056cBlock Operator
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