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 2586645 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2588034 epoch_slot_no: 17634 block_no: 2586524 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1625 time: 2019-05-15 23:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaff02994bfbbe4e9f17cf160ddf65b13b30bf8b44e26bed200d6f040ab3bcc98Block Operator
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