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 2586003 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2587392 epoch_slot_no: 16992 block_no: 2585882 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5311 time: 2019-05-15 20:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x133cd69da4d021619500fdd300f97f7f0428d6a33c9a46c37fb81f7c4f3a2715Block Operator
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