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 2591352 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2592740 epoch_slot_no: 740 block_no: 2591230 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1920 time: 2019-05-17 01:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5da3885249b11dc58facb76c55a8707d0e87f9e5224d8160b505fe6f2fd4c7dBlock Operator
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