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 2588858 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2590247 epoch_slot_no: 19847 block_no: 2588737 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3872 time: 2019-05-16 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c82bb92ec5aba1513b7a106137d79c979505b7071a6787af4f351abd226cf35Block Operator
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