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 2590174 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2591563 epoch_slot_no: 21163 block_no: 2590053 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1203 time: 2019-05-16 19:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x042fcede186f8d386310c6597b18344265b1358807e7ba98a6932cf6f5841d08Block Operator
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