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 2590989 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2592377 epoch_slot_no: 377 block_no: 2590867 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7330 time: 2019-05-16 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd247dc9492a625ed0f58293d433698c77af37cbb466ddd96cf1e43a674a966a3Block Operator
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