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 2587928 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 2589317 epoch_slot_no: 18917 block_no: 2587807 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 17762 time: 2019-05-16 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a41de94c0a12a13f006815f9552ade684e813857944a54ea90aed39fd1a2937Block Operator
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