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 2584825 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2586214 epoch_slot_no: 15814 block_no: 2584704 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1492 time: 2019-05-15 13:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x903015685a1b34de0f78ea89270ac2e54b8f31c78b5dff037374c29c61a81ed9Block Operator
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