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 2590039 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2591428 epoch_slot_no: 21028 block_no: 2589918 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2439 time: 2019-05-16 18:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfbb98fafcfa7b2ced9899969bf3d2890e922e37895e7d893792e1d62d3313d3Block Operator
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