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 2585185 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2586574 epoch_slot_no: 16174 block_no: 2585064 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2063 time: 2019-05-15 15:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d02910c13a7926db173afc0bb89d90ab179f148a8f43098b2e98f17068bb16cBlock Operator
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