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 2587688 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2589077 epoch_slot_no: 18677 block_no: 2587567 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1925 time: 2019-05-16 05:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2feb9fa4f6b7f406a91d0db268e9f9986abe1a8b65819428256f6a7ab913efa5Block Operator
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