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 2585684 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2587073 epoch_slot_no: 16673 block_no: 2585563 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5480 time: 2019-05-15 18:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x939a4fbd1117edca4bd9b51791cfe1f2cf8659c13f9c8b56e8fb71bcdaf9121eBlock Operator
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