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 2584939 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2586328 epoch_slot_no: 15928 block_no: 2584818 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1898 time: 2019-05-15 14:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6c5a5504cf1844bacf2717fd84d42116ba7eda0f95ddcdd25e61a786473c341Block Operator
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