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 2585078 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2586467 epoch_slot_no: 16067 block_no: 2584957 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5281 time: 2019-05-15 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b316cc663125658fc6f0bc6064bcb8ec259fe9de96c5784b476f3fb341b6af2Block Operator
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