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 2587643 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2589032 epoch_slot_no: 18632 block_no: 2587522 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3538 time: 2019-05-16 05:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd390cc81904720c5aeae00a39c50f3668f9e86a1eb34b2050079c178655aa5ddBlock Operator
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