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 2586738 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2588127 epoch_slot_no: 17727 block_no: 2586617 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7515 time: 2019-05-16 00:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e90001b067cd30fed70b5595644ab6280fabd2be91bc192b05348431468d984Block Operator
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