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 2587260 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2588649 epoch_slot_no: 18249 block_no: 2587139 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5587 time: 2019-05-16 03:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x703a0d191b7579dbba2ca3e45341cd142c42bfdc3bce0722ee96b5c1794d15e6Block Operator
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