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 2583156 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2584545 epoch_slot_no: 14145 block_no: 2583035 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4729 time: 2019-05-15 04:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ca00569d9a84f70bd4d41001df157cf242174502d53357cae26ac4ff1f48f0dBlock Operator
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