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 2587065 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2588454 epoch_slot_no: 18054 block_no: 2586944 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2429 time: 2019-05-16 02:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf13d46678070f885e180f2b59b6bb800ec528ea25eebf4b9868c4b4a8ecb6172Block Operator
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