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 2585261 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2586650 epoch_slot_no: 16250 block_no: 2585140 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-05-15 16:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x274d60f092cc8c7e507f998c0c9795f39b65b015f9955d9ab29e490412fb1709Block Operator
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