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 2587766 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2589155 epoch_slot_no: 18755 block_no: 2587645 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5185 time: 2019-05-16 05:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51ce915a8c6403d823b6d2133665ffd70f0c1ae6aed38373298b8aa6a1512059Block Operator
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