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 2581340 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2582729 epoch_slot_no: 12329 block_no: 2581219 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2659 time: 2019-05-14 18:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa92ce68a91202be342186c5b4f9ed91b5dfd7e2c5605a68f1461fa839eaee6dBlock Operator
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