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 2590099 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2591488 epoch_slot_no: 21088 block_no: 2589978 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3322 time: 2019-05-16 18:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1eb0883171bb4915e2efdc653187dc9cbfd1ab679b0cc4ef0d0f28d6fa2adbedBlock Operator
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