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 2585798 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2587187 epoch_slot_no: 16787 block_no: 2585677 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4383 time: 2019-05-15 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3717d5256993016d8bc279a5ad0ff5c56e01a7511750401a014f8c8b670a6d44Block Operator
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