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 2583374 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2584763 epoch_slot_no: 14363 block_no: 2583253 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3297 time: 2019-05-15 05:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39bc4a66e31f79b704729498f951b9a8c72d4c3fadb79e8a6052ab5bacdf3651Block Operator
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