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 2585174 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2586563 epoch_slot_no: 16163 block_no: 2585053 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-05-15 15:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02191049e0efcd50de8b4df1c0a300f317e73a64c9753f0a770fccd013f542dbBlock Operator
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