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 2588561 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2589950 epoch_slot_no: 19550 block_no: 2588440 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 11703 time: 2019-05-16 10:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x067f7f19ee877992c20fbfd7963678f16afa7aab227185909c66d02d8eb74e3bBlock Operator
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