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 2588730 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2590119 epoch_slot_no: 19719 block_no: 2588609 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6539 time: 2019-05-16 11:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25ba73d91f0b205211e2cbd8bb03f5c0ea8c44da019d9e2b949c75690c149bdaBlock Operator
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