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 2582599 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2583988 epoch_slot_no: 13588 block_no: 2582478 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1767 time: 2019-05-15 01:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4bf64f03eb2ee1a8a185ea00dee12236b66e32987e13ae73fc88869093f8532fBlock Operator
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