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 2591409 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2592797 epoch_slot_no: 797 block_no: 2591287 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2661 time: 2019-05-17 02:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ef57065622502cd1a48895cbe29ac7f67dd44c4a92e57c9453f3f4f45d4f3a4Block Operator
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