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 2588299 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2589688 epoch_slot_no: 19288 block_no: 2588178 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5726 time: 2019-05-16 08:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b8c179ff641e6958f328cfb595ba36a5b1aa8ddaf4daf0c86f262dc77bff12dBlock Operator
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