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 2585383 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2586772 epoch_slot_no: 16372 block_no: 2585262 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2804 time: 2019-05-15 16:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42c5b1221ffc882ae4c83e714b418b83306d420fc71636f96144210ce50d9746Block Operator
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