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 2580590 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2581979 epoch_slot_no: 11579 block_no: 2580469 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1744 time: 2019-05-14 14:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x349c8f8c9a6d529de8f8c9885109c41ff9524ff4b200334d66f62cd6c7562011Block Operator
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