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 2587958 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2589347 epoch_slot_no: 18947 block_no: 2587837 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5160 time: 2019-05-16 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2ad68b21df2ebd839d2f120253a0f5fb7281c60ca3b61325fb5300a7ffe9d14Block Operator
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