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 2587133 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2588522 epoch_slot_no: 18122 block_no: 2587012 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7365 time: 2019-05-16 02:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f53489f8b271a3dff00c65b8898b9f12204c1d58e667b66e76a8fa5533a6a81Block Operator
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