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 2586661 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2588050 epoch_slot_no: 17650 block_no: 2586540 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7246 time: 2019-05-15 23:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8a9f921bdb2d5534f1ac22a5dd1f6b67c275ecbc58e0e7e510738d88fb52b86Block Operator
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