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 2581115 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2582504 epoch_slot_no: 12104 block_no: 2580994 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2283 time: 2019-05-14 16:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35fc68dd49aa922c4daca6238254d94c0eb26f63f397cb13f878d8fcea85b903Block Operator
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