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 2587204 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2588593 epoch_slot_no: 18193 block_no: 2587083 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2019-05-16 02:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf5a7961a7a3b1e647a8ecea38cfb825d8f43d24eb41a1d43ab92efd9f1f1503Block Operator
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