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 2590020 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2591409 epoch_slot_no: 21009 block_no: 2589899 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2019-05-16 18:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d35268af69a88af9dd99ecf24064b48ce66a4c02528c5f72ff9904bd762e1e9Block Operator
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