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 2585407 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2586796 epoch_slot_no: 16396 block_no: 2585286 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8004 time: 2019-05-15 16:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44be5b129b740d629724b62fb96b347c86c21e43379548858462ba655ecaf784Block Operator
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