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 2586741 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2588130 epoch_slot_no: 17730 block_no: 2586620 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2653 time: 2019-05-16 00:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a3bfbe0bf67bbfcfc189a17bcd0eb5c0b34edc38456c06c43257c9106f49ae8Block Operator
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