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 2591095 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2592483 epoch_slot_no: 483 block_no: 2590973 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2273 time: 2019-05-17 00:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a1e0f05352d226977cc7e189a5beb3f5d092b9b975b11c954a7bfe9ef866587Block Operator
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