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 2586248 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2587637 epoch_slot_no: 17237 block_no: 2586127 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 15270 time: 2019-05-15 21:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca7230be1e39b4a05aff14ebf231d436f288ab9fcbad2bc14bec719a1f34d4e3Block Operator
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