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 2587433 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2588822 epoch_slot_no: 18422 block_no: 2587312 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2414 time: 2019-05-16 04:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe37b4636cd799d0993a8700630bc91bda8f1621871195364c0657f96ea2d002aBlock Operator
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