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 2585191 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2586580 epoch_slot_no: 16180 block_no: 2585070 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4003 time: 2019-05-15 15:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6df0af2932017715d2e7c38f3181633d2f6ca7c38c897106dd37e2c5bd0a3b3Block Operator
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