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 2585137 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2586526 epoch_slot_no: 16126 block_no: 2585016 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1529 time: 2019-05-15 15:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12a92c82fc9377c6663355711f45f52c1084b5c9f5cf0ebf3b775494cc5c16d7Block Operator
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