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 2586207 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2587596 epoch_slot_no: 17196 block_no: 2586086 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-05-15 21:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cea66a55f3377ff6acb2c9bfbf3169b4a045af0e33173014dfb5868fbfb03d4Block Operator
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