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 2588337 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2589726 epoch_slot_no: 19326 block_no: 2588216 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2425 time: 2019-05-16 09:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb682ca61d9a81ca8dc716e1ef01f39e1e634bd2a13ca7aa734c114899b38b33bBlock Operator
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