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 2582430 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2583819 epoch_slot_no: 13419 block_no: 2582309 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1498 time: 2019-05-15 00:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4312f76508c6dffdc7119f570c4da5eb387687b2610d453919678ebe728b94bcBlock Operator
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