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 2586708 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2588097 epoch_slot_no: 17697 block_no: 2586587 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6254 time: 2019-05-16 00:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb78e942c4180f38fd10cd8df226802eb3370b368f6bc750d13c4ae12d996d5a3Block Operator
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