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 2588102 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2589491 epoch_slot_no: 19091 block_no: 2587981 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4327 time: 2019-05-16 07:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8be3f5cc24e07bd006f393dce9ec6da3149a2fc2d5925b28621e909c03b778fBlock Operator
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