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 2587104 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2588493 epoch_slot_no: 18093 block_no: 2586983 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2019-05-16 02:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94a394e648c8e549957eb7c1c9a9674c9689a9d002bbf8f99e92e2981d23b8a9Block Operator
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