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 2580884 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2582273 epoch_slot_no: 11873 block_no: 2580763 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1346 time: 2019-05-14 15:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe01c43ae1988ef11f66b488b84fcd0e45257fea208eba95864eb66b0e0409b51Block Operator
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