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 2581754 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2583143 epoch_slot_no: 12743 block_no: 2581633 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1384 time: 2019-05-14 20:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5289efbb4ed5900969d4ead93128206988f8cfafab2c8ee34b0f50292e525ed0Block Operator
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