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 2587910 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2589299 epoch_slot_no: 18899 block_no: 2587789 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1930 time: 2019-05-16 06:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84066229120bef4fd4ff0d6f8b446f5138574479d6154c4c2ea85c67f0f485caBlock Operator
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