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 2584423 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2585812 epoch_slot_no: 15412 block_no: 2584302 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1053 time: 2019-05-15 11:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x623805e5e99a8887f79cb7468f6b4c787ea05a1066f7e87021420d7efb53ca30Block Operator
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