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 2587842 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2589231 epoch_slot_no: 18831 block_no: 2587721 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4063 time: 2019-05-16 06:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd9820639296fe4ce537740dc3b42db9dc3ff888707f0bdf3a32654843b5b5e4Block Operator
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