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 2584715 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2586104 epoch_slot_no: 15704 block_no: 2584594 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2930 time: 2019-05-15 12:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90ae1b4a39fb3c3b3383f81897628e306f78b656bfb0aa9efccec90c42652716Block Operator
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