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 2587965 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2589354 epoch_slot_no: 18954 block_no: 2587844 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3078 time: 2019-05-16 07:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x875a7692178f6bd47a7a6ce3f236315d63eedac985ff008482c9f467a5f48a56Block Operator
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