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 2586448 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2587837 epoch_slot_no: 17437 block_no: 2586327 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1925 time: 2019-05-15 22:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfe6cda3cc1e0695c92e894821fdd03b7887e2d704a78697a8996e81941e8ebeBlock Operator
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