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 2590726 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2592114 epoch_slot_no: 114 block_no: 2590604 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3351 time: 2019-05-16 22:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08c8f4e358ca6da72b8491f063981cefb0af324f71477de2bbe3c47172ad58b2Block Operator
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