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 2586462 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2587851 epoch_slot_no: 17451 block_no: 2586341 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3465 time: 2019-05-15 22:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52b6d5e7de295dc8393525c7eab6077d192e151348b4e1af69a0680307336ac2Block Operator
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