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 2586202 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2587591 epoch_slot_no: 17191 block_no: 2586081 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8332 time: 2019-05-15 21:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57f2502f2aa9077032e83960289655dfbc692238981cee61f63a7a815a0c17f6Block Operator
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