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 2588715 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2590104 epoch_slot_no: 19704 block_no: 2588594 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3612 time: 2019-05-16 11:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34802853929d79e655430f170f7396b4b7e3c04ebfb4064de5ed5dfef73c676bBlock Operator
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