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 2585126 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2586515 epoch_slot_no: 16115 block_no: 2585005 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2019-05-15 15:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8bf16811cc76889c889ea184eaa2186c5ade696d84b79b7aa136a1c627b865dBlock Operator
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