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 2585582 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2586971 epoch_slot_no: 16571 block_no: 2585461 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1529 time: 2019-05-15 17:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa49e1390773367d2af42d7a054f86a4d58d61cbaed2cabd92d330ab907967c91Block Operator
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