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 2587306 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2588695 epoch_slot_no: 18295 block_no: 2587185 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3173 time: 2019-05-16 03:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa26584c99300e44a716824e2450ada4a9c7a5f34b81df94a3357d739efd34098Block Operator
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