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 2590000 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2591389 epoch_slot_no: 20989 block_no: 2589879 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1264 time: 2019-05-16 18:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd820ed6b6b9441022a13d716633c5b389ef15fed09215e2654ad3e3051dee260Block Operator
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