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 2591584 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2592972 epoch_slot_no: 972 block_no: 2591462 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4816 time: 2019-05-17 03:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cfb75976cd5e6eef62e5047104deb6a589e72108ff07a6ef231f46a5c77c79dBlock Operator
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