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 2582282 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2583671 epoch_slot_no: 13271 block_no: 2582161 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1353 time: 2019-05-14 23:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd42c0fc499da41024e417cbc3caeaec40abfd2c3cc33a38e354c5f9156dd9716Block Operator
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