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 2587837 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2589226 epoch_slot_no: 18826 block_no: 2587716 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8975 time: 2019-05-16 06:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b87122e604bf66472b82df3512d1656119704b535d9fcde617aa7fc88e555b9Block Operator
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