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 2586580 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2587969 epoch_slot_no: 17569 block_no: 2586459 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1564 time: 2019-05-15 23:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x606f525f644aea4a8b2114a6917f33b3c5db0b7504c8b1ac52ec20afc01abccdBlock Operator
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