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 2585664 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2587053 epoch_slot_no: 16653 block_no: 2585543 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2439 time: 2019-05-15 18:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe55bea55e8361633626a9d3dd5019df6dc8f2cda5299bed876593ad00ea7df04Block Operator
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