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 2587099 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2588488 epoch_slot_no: 18088 block_no: 2586978 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5503 time: 2019-05-16 02:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffb997b34b9f7955620682e52e9cb775a023ea97582a6201db5d3597a1de7950Block Operator
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