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 2587445 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2588834 epoch_slot_no: 18434 block_no: 2587324 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2789 time: 2019-05-16 04:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x123709d85491ae336f77ffa6d5a48f657345a358d4e27a915123133fe34e15f2Block Operator
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