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 2587812 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2589201 epoch_slot_no: 18801 block_no: 2587691 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 11259 time: 2019-05-16 06:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbbdfc8bfbfb6d4e5a4f4207b44cc74a62efd9d718b1f95c246664e749bfa5b34Block Operator
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