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 2587214 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2588603 epoch_slot_no: 18203 block_no: 2587093 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6829 time: 2019-05-16 02:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf0c73615b26efbdbd1570f5ccdff110db739ff3d6462a5d2bda00125263e618Block Operator
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