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 2585610 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2586999 epoch_slot_no: 16599 block_no: 2585489 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1887 time: 2019-05-15 17:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87336cad4219db3a6f1fd7ee95f09e4531ab3d339c045f377857459c5d5ccc99Block Operator
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