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 2585345 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2586734 epoch_slot_no: 16334 block_no: 2585224 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2031 time: 2019-05-15 16:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa707d8b97a70f56d5e489a00e0bb58052c4862983a895500aa9c65cd9e1251caBlock Operator
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