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 2590113 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2591502 epoch_slot_no: 21102 block_no: 2589992 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1535 time: 2019-05-16 18:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5275698a5c3a8ff4828eaceb76c8660a9a412e9dc21eead17ec14d962e9dd87Block Operator
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