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 2586464 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2587853 epoch_slot_no: 17453 block_no: 2586343 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1914 time: 2019-05-15 22:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb00197d4600a8de3ea043a89ca42e888236b2be740687f7dc50f69da3f03c6faBlock Operator
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