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 2591370 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2592758 epoch_slot_no: 758 block_no: 2591248 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4419 time: 2019-05-17 01:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58029c5a51f7ebaf62ff9ca95ba07baf4d4e150060e471c975870259511329a3Block Operator
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