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 2586461 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2587850 epoch_slot_no: 17450 block_no: 2586340 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1211 time: 2019-05-15 22:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce6b03b26a57faac2131fdb4f2ac8cbf92f9a57433245abe9316ed5b38bb90f4Block Operator
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