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 2585509 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2586898 epoch_slot_no: 16498 block_no: 2585388 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4072 time: 2019-05-15 17:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a7ec51698305b6283a05e05878af82e01e221eca96e062f5f7a822561ccd080Block Operator
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