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 2586924 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2588313 epoch_slot_no: 17913 block_no: 2586803 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4009 time: 2019-05-16 01:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8add380d0b671a8244288695e3618851bbc0fb74e376eeadf1e6add59752c5beBlock Operator
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