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 2584909 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2586298 epoch_slot_no: 15898 block_no: 2584788 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2219 time: 2019-05-15 14:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x482b9f35e8151beab62b0eccfc7937f6927f61f6332c4e8af2ccd45e6efba290Block Operator
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