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 2589954 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2591343 epoch_slot_no: 20943 block_no: 2589833 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 960 time: 2019-05-16 18:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa171365955b260dab1c5d3124ca9d980be5ed6868c6097db63d35b7e6777e427Block Operator
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