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 2586273 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2587662 epoch_slot_no: 17262 block_no: 2586152 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1349 time: 2019-05-15 21:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43f8df244c1525b9579f30a15c822e83fa3e01eda286b7ae3f36dd47b0631a20Block Operator
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