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 2581269 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2582658 epoch_slot_no: 12258 block_no: 2581148 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-14 17:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37ed7232f7c5a660f6b956098f9b530b8f700bc20bcb40b6bd2bb33fb7174c3bBlock Operator
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