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 2590088 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2591477 epoch_slot_no: 21077 block_no: 2589967 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9686 time: 2019-05-16 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac3d2942518ed61b99f2a03e5e8d398d51283905d4d206182f1882a6d16d78deBlock Operator
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