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 2586128 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2587517 epoch_slot_no: 17117 block_no: 2586007 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10933 time: 2019-05-15 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72ec26a096eac869e078561cbe1ec01d33b60856ae8a5729a4beee5b1f809aedBlock Operator
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