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 2586540 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2587929 epoch_slot_no: 17529 block_no: 2586419 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2073 time: 2019-05-15 23:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x773a203bbb43058294a0a152f9fabd46d29741de34fdc7c366766d3f7e2051a6Block Operator
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