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 2587751 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2589140 epoch_slot_no: 18740 block_no: 2587630 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7101 time: 2019-05-16 05:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba708c8941db72bb5b31f2279aa2d695e5e04a7e2013ad3164db4d655aff4c61Block Operator
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