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 2586707 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2588096 epoch_slot_no: 17696 block_no: 2586586 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6246 time: 2019-05-16 00:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a3c89c4875cd92ee06a780a8dc8d6b29e295bbaf322cb4cfe74abc194c22f72Block Operator
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