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 2586125 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2587514 epoch_slot_no: 17114 block_no: 2586004 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 11422 time: 2019-05-15 20:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72fb015e897a036d079c9a2636d01a744a1285f8da50b5577b5319b7ce191c8dBlock Operator
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