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 2587508 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2588897 epoch_slot_no: 18497 block_no: 2587387 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2595 time: 2019-05-16 04:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae0f6d548bd3427beb51ecd1dda5d05d9f69064c016ac3745ed74d46724321fcBlock Operator
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