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 2584808 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2586197 epoch_slot_no: 15797 block_no: 2584687 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1598 time: 2019-05-15 13:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x485ebdf0543d807fa3000a9f62aaef4ceda2881be27636d5dad3a1bd97d78153Block Operator
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