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 2591782 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2593170 epoch_slot_no: 1170 block_no: 2591660 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2018 time: 2019-05-17 04:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9972c28ac1874041923d4a5df2b990e5147a644cebe9bf0e64dfc1f4ba01931Block Operator
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