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 2585417 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2586806 epoch_slot_no: 16406 block_no: 2585296 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2216 time: 2019-05-15 16:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97fbb81536bf8beb1baec63b85506c2251745370a290565f1558e348f6a5c47dBlock Operator
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