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 2589653 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2591042 epoch_slot_no: 20642 block_no: 2589532 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3316 time: 2019-05-16 16:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7419fa50c4dca73c8f09d006068aee32aeef2f810b8b59dc1911f0aaed9b05eaBlock Operator
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