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 2588623 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2590012 epoch_slot_no: 19612 block_no: 2588502 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4465 time: 2019-05-16 10:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23968b6eb6137b611eb8078492dd63b00c341c7520e3c18df0dcc04dfb4e14b1Block Operator
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