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 2587778 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2589167 epoch_slot_no: 18767 block_no: 2587657 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3724 time: 2019-05-16 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c64135b0152cd84eee25026de0d78d014ee81c8bd00cc59d9ce218cbad3a546Block Operator
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