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 2589901 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2591290 epoch_slot_no: 20890 block_no: 2589780 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1379 time: 2019-05-16 17:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec1a124e47fad156b247d25a09285d6e7a3ad0f0ee3e4269b70c904f2315c541Block Operator
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