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 2584718 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2586107 epoch_slot_no: 15707 block_no: 2584597 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5139 time: 2019-05-15 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bc9aad68feeed7b7345145753eb80fe3997a7d34eba5b8d63698dad13b95cd8Block Operator
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