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 2588434 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2589823 epoch_slot_no: 19423 block_no: 2588313 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1568 time: 2019-05-16 09:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x858de272719b740b3c9e7e9c8924d5c82f76aa82a4d1122461ef5ed76fdc1a1cBlock Operator
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