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 2591385 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2592773 epoch_slot_no: 773 block_no: 2591263 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3312 time: 2019-05-17 02:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8f4d831764e9b0dd0474d698a55eb63b26fc33956b92555b1c4a46d8f5b11b3Block Operator
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