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 2584931 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2586320 epoch_slot_no: 15920 block_no: 2584810 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1541 time: 2019-05-15 14:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fc9495c22fb37c67c7e067d54c0ad3f005e0f2ce9030c6d371c70f9725f7a13Block Operator
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