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 2586034 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2587423 epoch_slot_no: 17023 block_no: 2585913 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2013 time: 2019-05-15 20:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f76f15a454f96da722b9ab4b7e88f6725ec389eba8ba1b3aad7a50f87cd154eBlock Operator
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