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 2586219 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2587608 epoch_slot_no: 17208 block_no: 2586098 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 872 time: 2019-05-15 21:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e78b6b832273297af79e3ba9c85fc36b3af08d2fd58541f98a80e1c509a6268Block Operator
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