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 2588807 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2590196 epoch_slot_no: 19796 block_no: 2588686 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3592 time: 2019-05-16 11:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe25abac4210e6c7bfa26660c407e9fdefa1eb5571ae7498bc659300ac3e5ec58Block Operator
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