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 2590977 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2592365 epoch_slot_no: 365 block_no: 2590855 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1349 time: 2019-05-16 23:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5eb75360ee631356a243165eb4f79d079443261839851896a57f8c03bb9ff27Block Operator
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