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 2589378 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2590767 epoch_slot_no: 20367 block_no: 2589257 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3781 time: 2019-05-16 14:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x008df53d3438273c27be2a940630532a75c1d09c0d9b43d82847e8ed0c0fbd55Block Operator
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