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 2589512 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2590901 epoch_slot_no: 20501 block_no: 2589391 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1897 time: 2019-05-16 15:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28708d36bb1ae5ce60a190e5d167ebcd932c3a2774cd34aad2e412ccc1958a9bBlock Operator
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