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 2587184 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2588573 epoch_slot_no: 18173 block_no: 2587063 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4769 time: 2019-05-16 02:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07a646843f71df43b29ad0bb320a6a1f0b9041c31c15c32a499240a354a24f41Block Operator
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