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 2589546 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2590935 epoch_slot_no: 20535 block_no: 2589425 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5200 time: 2019-05-16 15:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe18085a2020edccbc5fbcb8db202aaf29f3e0dc5eceb2ee5b853df166e8b440Block Operator
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