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 2591566 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2592954 epoch_slot_no: 954 block_no: 2591444 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1567 time: 2019-05-17 03:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1c411598833ecef4dcd7677f8856cfda9d61681248301c61aa5f5dfd05dea9cBlock Operator
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