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 2584916 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2586305 epoch_slot_no: 15905 block_no: 2584795 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1445 time: 2019-05-15 14:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20729121bb10566f18bf85a2f27ea478d907f744657d4280a1760166468665f8Block Operator
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