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 2582557 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2583946 epoch_slot_no: 13546 block_no: 2582436 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1135 time: 2019-05-15 01:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b0a336d3b1c16d26997c91960b59f285fbdd2da39db287ac7ae05253fb690c4Block Operator
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