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 2590577 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2591966 epoch_slot_no: 21566 block_no: 2590456 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1359 time: 2019-05-16 21:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x266c1121ec605880ac06f0f5984e0c02403ac643b933e5bfe9f240b4067ebf81Block Operator
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