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 2586398 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2587787 epoch_slot_no: 17387 block_no: 2586277 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-05-15 22:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x712a246c627f7c8896317c5ae0be7f4c3acaaec33c9cf056098a5bc53b3491f6Block Operator
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