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 2586722 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2588111 epoch_slot_no: 17711 block_no: 2586601 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5756 time: 2019-05-16 00:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9edc3d56de3a5f97ccbec30bdab5f511f2d52898096534a556084188e534ca98Block Operator
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