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 2591388 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2592776 epoch_slot_no: 776 block_no: 2591266 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3475 time: 2019-05-17 02:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf558933cdd7260aa6bd19c9ba91fb7bbaa5815c5eba1cac50e9da24a80c9c5f9Block Operator
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