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 2587061 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2588450 epoch_slot_no: 18050 block_no: 2586940 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8709 time: 2019-05-16 02:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51cb83256ef613b5e085f829f1760c97dc91d36cb2ab75863f3bce4b2d460073Block Operator
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