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 2590659 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2592047 epoch_slot_no: 47 block_no: 2590537 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3466 time: 2019-05-16 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d7ab53a804fdfde780ddfc10dcd7d18c9bbda12cb8b549b192e6ff758c82c40Block Operator
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