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 2591526 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2592914 epoch_slot_no: 914 block_no: 2591404 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1805 time: 2019-05-17 02:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3dda5b6950b008542e415a3bde6e0421f0c76db144a854ab36beaddeb2a2d0a0Block Operator
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