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 2586095 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2587484 epoch_slot_no: 17084 block_no: 2585974 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8612 time: 2019-05-15 20:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ae5dd3df7d19ea2adc7ae8e36d81080635f99f14177d13b614d6fea3b4832a9Block Operator
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