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 2584898 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 2586287 epoch_slot_no: 15887 block_no: 2584777 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6211 time: 2019-05-15 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42e2836315ae682753ccf0071ae2cd9cbe69b9d57684692698424c59d299732dBlock Operator
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