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 2587238 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2588627 epoch_slot_no: 18227 block_no: 2587117 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6049 time: 2019-05-16 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf466ec8fcc0ba96eb178ef22f88b26bad3d47496b7d30a13b671e81d5a379e4Block Operator
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