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 2588868 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2590257 epoch_slot_no: 19857 block_no: 2588747 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3394 time: 2019-05-16 12:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16dfdfdf9fa0673c45140430acf2eadfb7b375fe28c171d9d0e5c298fb6dae78Block Operator
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