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 2587797 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2589186 epoch_slot_no: 18786 block_no: 2587676 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7740 time: 2019-05-16 06:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1cf27e025ecc9ad6ac457efb04892c424007415b99a4d6353a7d5f757db56fedBlock Operator
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