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 2585167 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2586556 epoch_slot_no: 16156 block_no: 2585046 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1533 time: 2019-05-15 15:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5dbcd85c320f7dd4f61c503b6d42d247d7c7187e0f796512e6b3c4e0981b7740Block Operator
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