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 2588292 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2589681 epoch_slot_no: 19281 block_no: 2588171 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2454 time: 2019-05-16 08:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd886a0492f6c5c6d3074a050e9338ec6d24adfede1b7a6512ca39bbe29bef05Block Operator
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