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 2582867 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2584256 epoch_slot_no: 13856 block_no: 2582746 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2224 time: 2019-05-15 02:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7512da7789f0dba2972dc9aa14bb0a2d72db202f576b8a5c389e82bb9685da28Block Operator
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