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 2589299 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2590688 epoch_slot_no: 20288 block_no: 2589178 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3009 time: 2019-05-16 14:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7890581a9a6a1426de0d87e8f772ec6a426640d4c797fdd276832b9273d9ce16Block Operator
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