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 2586432 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2587821 epoch_slot_no: 17421 block_no: 2586311 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5865 time: 2019-05-15 22:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x127cc60d97d3ca716f8d51614520f17b00b07b99e64070d68dac9cfe3fae4443Block Operator
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