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 2585007 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2586396 epoch_slot_no: 15996 block_no: 2584886 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2195 time: 2019-05-15 14:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36cda7f1820137fc6ced8f4336dc0d9a71f4dd0299dc03603b4e14a7c7dc97acBlock Operator
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