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 2584127 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2585516 epoch_slot_no: 15116 block_no: 2584006 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2072 time: 2019-05-15 09:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85788e35f35683743fce498af58fc5e1c48caa3ade3c661551445bcd821bbfc5Block Operator
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