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 2581051 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2582440 epoch_slot_no: 12040 block_no: 2580930 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2294 time: 2019-05-14 16:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ea82f24d8a0e8278b0b811ae95f8fc3fe253c5c1f0701ff29eb9512dcc1cfb8Block Operator
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