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 2587772 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2589161 epoch_slot_no: 18761 block_no: 2587651 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2549 time: 2019-05-16 05:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35c4fe49f608fa0e5cf3cb3121b0a1a4c9e857d42b34e82fe89d099cdcf155feBlock Operator
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