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 2587138 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2588527 epoch_slot_no: 18127 block_no: 2587017 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5722 time: 2019-05-16 02:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3200988f2673529a700be4c1e558697a487d6b8d05bc46a7dd7bac5245de98cBlock Operator
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