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 2586110 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2587499 epoch_slot_no: 17099 block_no: 2585989 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9882 time: 2019-05-15 20:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67d657acf3fc50739c5d8e19eba4fb19786a6ea9bf59c1cfec38a2570eb3c537Block Operator
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