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 2585049 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2586438 epoch_slot_no: 16038 block_no: 2584928 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2019-05-15 14:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e2aa7e007f835524eca447431f9b1702b7629b04199419fe5a38de4ad3479c0Block Operator
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