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 2586528 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2587917 epoch_slot_no: 17517 block_no: 2586407 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2107 time: 2019-05-15 23:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc2a9f4e89ef72dc4c6136a7b53a90ad1e75e48d3ddecbacf367a3a0067b40b2Block Operator
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