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 2589767 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2591156 epoch_slot_no: 20756 block_no: 2589646 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1704 time: 2019-05-16 17:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x381f7d711d46f4f880533e87069e1249a9d3f5f2113408ba24f8107c0d007141Block Operator
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