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 2587536 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2588925 epoch_slot_no: 18525 block_no: 2587415 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7463 time: 2019-05-16 04:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4de6ca838aab08a43582aa6af09b4fc1e3e6b996e47272d7c528e234cf6c15ffBlock Operator
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