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 2587015 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2588404 epoch_slot_no: 18004 block_no: 2586894 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7777 time: 2019-05-16 01:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6784dc0111489c9fdc8655779ff8f0e3faa3daa0c8e1fdab2f443a11aa81281fBlock Operator
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