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 2584292 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2585681 epoch_slot_no: 15281 block_no: 2584171 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3776 time: 2019-05-15 10:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce053cf9707e9a89b9a5fac3370ebfbc39bbd7004dd26f97167609708dea5fefBlock Operator
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