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 2587425 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2588814 epoch_slot_no: 18414 block_no: 2587304 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3008 time: 2019-05-16 04:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0b0f554b4180eccc97a1cb00c67118c8e7395efabb22973e389e4d8ac9ea608Block Operator
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