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 2582901 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2584290 epoch_slot_no: 13890 block_no: 2582780 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2019-05-15 02:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc4331c9bb239f69a367d1fea688aa24bcb9454c1c9eaf268c4726090b17415cBlock Operator
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