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 2591429 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2592817 epoch_slot_no: 817 block_no: 2591307 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1912 time: 2019-05-17 02:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe844bd01062f5deb67bc53f1996defaab1ae8a6b24367052b9d2164f67e8c980Block Operator
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