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 2591559 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2592947 epoch_slot_no: 947 block_no: 2591437 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5373 time: 2019-05-17 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9e84a1dbe2432f27dce393c7e203ad023505057b0ba64c8c2e63d1c5a32b9e7Block Operator
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