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 2583191 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2584580 epoch_slot_no: 14180 block_no: 2583070 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2019-05-15 04:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x737c4eabc4d86f52980c6cd5daf8db5ad4bdd319f583037223f8ea95a88eb6d5Block Operator
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