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 2587087 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2588476 epoch_slot_no: 18076 block_no: 2586966 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2019-05-16 02:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb64a351d7340cb5c124cf9e409a3ee89600e1a900cf49f8b2b683f623e99da0Block Operator
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