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 2586187 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2587576 epoch_slot_no: 17176 block_no: 2586066 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 12119 time: 2019-05-15 21:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f381038ac1ae8f59c64e765f18172ea5ef3603c2446dbdf48af6d88cef7efb2Block Operator
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