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 2591651 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2593039 epoch_slot_no: 1039 block_no: 2591529 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-05-17 03:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05bd96778d568cbccc917122346677ac9c638987421ffa68ebc6798d5b7f51f0Block Operator
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