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 2587567 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2588956 epoch_slot_no: 18556 block_no: 2587446 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 12029 time: 2019-05-16 04:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfa2b99081d5b8b8534b65625ee085264af97034e1af7034776d04bb6d81a698Block Operator
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