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 2590809 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2592197 epoch_slot_no: 197 block_no: 2590687 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6634 time: 2019-05-16 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf402dd2968876e2f38a83539a4f8df0515f7e2df25ff73252270a1a79e582d59Block Operator
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