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 2588485 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2589874 epoch_slot_no: 19474 block_no: 2588364 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10357 time: 2019-05-16 09:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2398fef92fa21dd4959e42155bb9010dfee369f55f8a807940ba4a175bbba1ffBlock Operator
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