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 2586430 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2587819 epoch_slot_no: 17419 block_no: 2586309 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2197 time: 2019-05-15 22:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf82cd5066c0493a7ca2851e079802d4ed224cad23d4603f8d17765496b7c145Block Operator
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