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 2584283 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2585672 epoch_slot_no: 15272 block_no: 2584162 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-05-15 10:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00f1dfda84014f36c57008b4387090b2064b9e37e6505de25a7dd817196aecdbBlock Operator
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