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 2587040 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2588429 epoch_slot_no: 18029 block_no: 2586919 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-16 01:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a3340156035370471d96f13f0dbc682d819f4e2def5614b5c442c3f318c7bf6Block Operator
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