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 2591278 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2592666 epoch_slot_no: 666 block_no: 2591156 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3233 time: 2019-05-17 01:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf92295df58c0d9c5c756d6bbfb6b5ae62830f06187cbc60b5a5edbef597fbc02Block Operator
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