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 2587768 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2589157 epoch_slot_no: 18757 block_no: 2587647 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2019-05-16 05:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x579ad40dbfae717406c3f0c67b5a7b2cdd21101467c8583394ec2418d22ae1cfBlock Operator
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