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 2591491 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2592879 epoch_slot_no: 879 block_no: 2591369 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2295 time: 2019-05-17 02:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec9432ae81bb043c367ae38d2a01599b59d2b20de61d9098100b7f7f6dd3e7c0Block Operator
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