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 2588438 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2589827 epoch_slot_no: 19427 block_no: 2588317 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2829 time: 2019-05-16 09:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe23c877fa342a04e6e297dde89a0cec8cd42afb3fff50ca126ace0751100074dBlock Operator
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