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 2586862 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2588251 epoch_slot_no: 17851 block_no: 2586741 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4092 time: 2019-05-16 00:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a2ee15fa4cf9c58769f955f1bce4722b6da5d3e74c63d921cd0e3f76a57506cBlock Operator
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