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 2588209 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2589598 epoch_slot_no: 19198 block_no: 2588088 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3375 time: 2019-05-16 08:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27e1b982c57cb8e256bbcce665e909f71b0b1e35909424330345fc1bf2d36e72Block Operator
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