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 2587446 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2588835 epoch_slot_no: 18435 block_no: 2587325 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1535 time: 2019-05-16 04:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb09901d2af88e7b19b20d431742f99c7f386b68e0c699a8c5b07635d3497f09Block Operator
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