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 2584654 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2586043 epoch_slot_no: 15643 block_no: 2584533 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1346 time: 2019-05-15 12:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2cf89978a46a6a9410bbe6463bb8aaac5b9ece55ef91b1ae991ef34ef565b45Block Operator
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