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 2585042 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2586431 epoch_slot_no: 16031 block_no: 2584921 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2019-05-15 14:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe600ecfbdcb3e55e39810cd7fc574f4afc63ab0bd04b0d2e437e6ba9e31bfb98Block Operator
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