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 2588557 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2589946 epoch_slot_no: 19546 block_no: 2588436 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4281 time: 2019-05-16 10:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f0b1827744e75bd87cf710baf1bb3c1cfb205839651b83ff8e03d013bc5a5cbBlock Operator
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