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 2586494 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2587883 epoch_slot_no: 17483 block_no: 2586373 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2019-05-15 22:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x210b6cff8a346a15aef6fbee85edb4810a45c86a7ece8b2c69a6ba360ef3cb5aBlock Operator
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