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 2586723 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2588112 epoch_slot_no: 17712 block_no: 2586602 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2782 time: 2019-05-16 00:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cc11bad5a569ede27c8770e67f1bc949058dd0e40f58a7240daf8e12e169ac7Block Operator
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