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 2590156 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2591545 epoch_slot_no: 21145 block_no: 2590035 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1350 time: 2019-05-16 19:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fe45b36326855331cda5e6a3b45c3974b44e156e126aa4147433c09e2528411Block Operator
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