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 2587263 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2588652 epoch_slot_no: 18252 block_no: 2587142 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2616 time: 2019-05-16 03:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf84498f6a0681ec18fb1e39ca767ea3f0c31d7d18079aaf3d5111ccac8cb7f3fBlock Operator
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