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 2589352 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2590741 epoch_slot_no: 20341 block_no: 2589231 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2110 time: 2019-05-16 14:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x709bd5c7b94c4e9ef4b0f793a5f3e605e7bf34d8cff84da7719c5cc544be2313Block Operator
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