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 2590222 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2591611 epoch_slot_no: 21211 block_no: 2590101 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2524 time: 2019-05-16 19:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7d8867c89985511052428b739a34460890f470f90450659a5586db0e99c2303Block Operator
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