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 2588056 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2589445 epoch_slot_no: 19045 block_no: 2587935 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5649 time: 2019-05-16 07:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaed176b5a7687daf42b0cad971d1247679371fa2fe30faf888c8ac070492158dBlock Operator
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