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 2590301 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2591690 epoch_slot_no: 21290 block_no: 2590180 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2180 time: 2019-05-16 20:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeed0d0c9ef5a411880cfeaf7e5c8d81757fa703a68e54b55129321cec69c96c6Block Operator
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