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 2590899 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2592287 epoch_slot_no: 287 block_no: 2590777 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1673 time: 2019-05-16 23:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc75f2c9115a065080744c8e2aa05bec6cc7f928fe4c17ee302766312a2f9920cBlock Operator
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