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 2584992 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2586381 epoch_slot_no: 15981 block_no: 2584871 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1537 time: 2019-05-15 14:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x129da05774196d7e43eb6a53ea2cc989d56da60b675bffbd44d883302df2d7abBlock Operator
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