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 2580588 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2581977 epoch_slot_no: 11577 block_no: 2580467 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-14 14:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bae3f0c9e1b0104d7e1829f9b64760c5e246c1b33b1ee5ee47fbf1605b4565fBlock Operator
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