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 2581651 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2583040 epoch_slot_no: 12640 block_no: 2581530 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-05-14 19:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeaf1ebb010f8db043c00f4d3c527d9dc42cdbb6122c03224462bc88f69fcb6c8Block Operator
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