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 2584078 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2585467 epoch_slot_no: 15067 block_no: 2583957 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1496 time: 2019-05-15 09:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x122e3a5e08239472c8851f35533329686604640484cdee5f77526b799a302e16Block Operator
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