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 2584966 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2586355 epoch_slot_no: 15955 block_no: 2584845 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 876 time: 2019-05-15 14:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2450b48a147a9d64381f19f351f76a9460b82fd9949f1972b4c3780149ea5049Block Operator
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