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 2586491 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2587880 epoch_slot_no: 17480 block_no: 2586370 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1260 time: 2019-05-15 22:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf63cfd8dd39133201ef2cc84ceb1bc0588f43fad34d9ea9412268d372db4e835Block Operator
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