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 2585505 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2586894 epoch_slot_no: 16494 block_no: 2585384 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3989 time: 2019-05-15 17:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ade2205476ef2437d88354be71da10f393a865793f58e7a0284a97342b2d9c8Block Operator
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