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 2587521 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2588910 epoch_slot_no: 18510 block_no: 2587400 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 9534 time: 2019-05-16 04:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd597b8a315b14d7d0f1e3b158e247a9b0a8cb79ad42bbe23e5cafe8123702b8aBlock Operator
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