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 2590751 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2592139 epoch_slot_no: 139 block_no: 2590629 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2076 time: 2019-05-16 22:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04752b94a7910157dcde49a577e03c83428242c7d1876170c5150517b008c8abBlock Operator
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