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 2581639 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2583028 epoch_slot_no: 12628 block_no: 2581518 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2019-05-14 19:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05c5d7e72b5c742ba9c3cb903510607530d818ba076d11efd9278ea27a6c639cBlock Operator
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