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 2584952 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2586341 epoch_slot_no: 15941 block_no: 2584831 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 10027 time: 2019-05-15 14:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1abe3bfb85250d1f0896c898e1a3d5de49a05f05518e41d3cec5d1cdd49d414Block Operator
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