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 2582425 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2583814 epoch_slot_no: 13414 block_no: 2582304 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3346 time: 2019-05-15 00:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c1d0220c1423a37e4f0955bd74dea8242380777f48939d1d4715241dcab9f53Block Operator
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