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 2588041 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2589430 epoch_slot_no: 19030 block_no: 2587920 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4745 time: 2019-05-16 07:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6cf8f31784811d19e260d01f460bed0241a2c4cf30131defa45b58468dbcf516Block Operator
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