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 2587553 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2588942 epoch_slot_no: 18542 block_no: 2587432 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1695 time: 2019-05-16 04:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41c78831913f420e80ec781744b2dc5c442f4296fec8b731f6de3b741b12e74cBlock Operator
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