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 2580602 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2581991 epoch_slot_no: 11591 block_no: 2580481 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2625 time: 2019-05-14 14:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04ce0e0f8dd274af320ce825202a6a934ece77916857e26c920fc0b8e6651dd4Block Operator
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