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 2588885 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2590274 epoch_slot_no: 19874 block_no: 2588764 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3195 time: 2019-05-16 12:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdfe4343c6fd5278f27b64a6ac1389de7542583f58cbd424d0bdd40a1d25696ccBlock Operator
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