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 2583189 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2584578 epoch_slot_no: 14178 block_no: 2583068 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1529 time: 2019-05-15 04:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5424768c8dd72635c7d2a00437c93157dfc8eafe049370318d647e0477a5d120Block Operator
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