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 2587728 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2589117 epoch_slot_no: 18717 block_no: 2587607 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3493 time: 2019-05-16 05:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82430e2b4fb00c7672b09c9b2d34241a03c6f925d1b81ee7336691627664afe1Block Operator
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