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 2582033 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2583422 epoch_slot_no: 13022 block_no: 2581912 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-05-14 22:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0e217727f38f68b6f10f1d2f7a92afb7fa475e9d8ad4424ed4d236f0f779bbaBlock Operator
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