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 2586758 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2588147 epoch_slot_no: 17747 block_no: 2586637 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3016 time: 2019-05-16 00:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf84de6fcd0a23e0f2a5cb47ed2ba8460340c50448fac1b0d0f610a14e514ae5bBlock Operator
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