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 2588084 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2589473 epoch_slot_no: 19073 block_no: 2587963 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2830 time: 2019-05-16 07:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8362a29a50e43e929191dafde67c393fb11a7258514bfdaf87e576f26f52337Block Operator
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