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 2582535 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2583924 epoch_slot_no: 13524 block_no: 2582414 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6424 time: 2019-05-15 00:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x757e90427d25c348121d9c2d148d651b8af85261152d599ebdb4c5c10b6992b5Block Operator
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