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 2587289 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2588678 epoch_slot_no: 18278 block_no: 2587168 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1539 time: 2019-05-16 03:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b9d78b981e8f8710e32b66d73e3b79d726516aec71d5d2d2d1393f5ffa7afe8Block Operator
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