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 2589290 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2590679 epoch_slot_no: 20279 block_no: 2589169 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2287 time: 2019-05-16 14:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcead7012238f488b486d15ba168b5f90e3b31e1e9aeff32a48d3abef6f049e8bBlock Operator
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