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 2585957 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2587346 epoch_slot_no: 16946 block_no: 2585836 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6515 time: 2019-05-15 19:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd50c0f6e0defa358296a4f3f4c4bbb4fe6ffa8bb6de2005cd7bc9e6827bc5e5Block Operator
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