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 2585714 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2587103 epoch_slot_no: 16703 block_no: 2585593 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8547 time: 2019-05-15 18:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e45faac11b6782d70c3f9ed6a3c2ff793f5b9ada9b95fca2fc5d3b613499e8aBlock Operator
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