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 2591538 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2592926 epoch_slot_no: 926 block_no: 2591416 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 14795 time: 2019-05-17 02:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16e687e2dd122202023aa17944c72c08512445d06b9f8943bfba09e92b326f61Block Operator
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