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 2587718 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2589107 epoch_slot_no: 18707 block_no: 2587597 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1572 time: 2019-05-16 05:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa28ca7337daaf81f5200117f5f3c9f004aeb7fd0e210b157b6aabae01f7e733cBlock Operator
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