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 2588377 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2589766 epoch_slot_no: 19366 block_no: 2588256 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3887 time: 2019-05-16 09:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89f76746246d43e50b869330ae26e787f7ccdea7bae76dd085bdab28d2601f11Block Operator
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