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 2590445 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2591834 epoch_slot_no: 21434 block_no: 2590324 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2271 time: 2019-05-16 20:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0910a074acac7ffc7519e10a8abf1611f0fdd93403f5617650b927497c35f995Block Operator
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