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 2586569 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2587958 epoch_slot_no: 17558 block_no: 2586448 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5044 time: 2019-05-15 23:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3add48a9917354b2e37e260bd2b6d8e22553bf2e80c80fc21b4251a355a38dfBlock Operator
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