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 2591349 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2592737 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 2591227 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 12591 time: 2019-05-17 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ef839916388a258ec92a3f1677a3d26fc30a194932a9155f08ccee70e9b0373Block Operator
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