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 2585668 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2587057 epoch_slot_no: 16657 block_no: 2585547 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5895 time: 2019-05-15 18:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa450d89e7dd475956c977404d446684a0a52b4099fbc4875c6960168b1b9eb5Block Operator
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