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 2585844 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2587233 epoch_slot_no: 16833 block_no: 2585723 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1849 time: 2019-05-15 19:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa617c4ea408827e49d5fc3b0ab106b83e58b724a539d6809a6937863a367c56Block Operator
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