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 2584277 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2585666 epoch_slot_no: 15266 block_no: 2584156 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1521 time: 2019-05-15 10:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe461975d0e67a49958c9ff0cefc5e92fcc0954fb2d0882491235f97ed1dd457Block Operator
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