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 2587078 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2588467 epoch_slot_no: 18067 block_no: 2586957 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3893 time: 2019-05-16 02:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x975a0490a15972cbd1cfbe8e5a5e8378fe638495b0d976068c3c0b453a26632cBlock Operator
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