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 2591599 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2592987 epoch_slot_no: 987 block_no: 2591477 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3409 time: 2019-05-17 03:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9ef120c5a9b801ab02e8690392f757e04f86fa35106fb3a0e987abc946aa360Block Operator
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