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 2590405 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2591794 epoch_slot_no: 21394 block_no: 2590284 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5947 time: 2019-05-16 20:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa560b98e8885fca5a5332e95cf06f10720a719bb42e9df3e00b74c714d7596eBlock Operator
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