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 2583438 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2584827 epoch_slot_no: 14427 block_no: 2583317 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-05-15 05:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb775d5e36adcce4c912fe482452ca13135caa9551a6ddc0b73ea293de98c6f8cBlock Operator
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