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 2588281 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2589670 epoch_slot_no: 19270 block_no: 2588160 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1744 time: 2019-05-16 08:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13ad445e279faf6a6c4744d8e12517d540f9601a75a9eafa2dd2eb74a22a5026Block Operator
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