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 2588894 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2590283 epoch_slot_no: 19883 block_no: 2588773 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1935 time: 2019-05-16 12:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc94ca7480bf73a5d7a4107cc1ec091a69e36282f37841aa7b347eee879925d90Block Operator
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