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 2586518 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2587907 epoch_slot_no: 17507 block_no: 2586397 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4076 time: 2019-05-15 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf190497b752b73fd86300f2cfdc3a04ccbe9697349d54c4c40e0fef68b6627c7Block Operator
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