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 2591889 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2593277 epoch_slot_no: 1277 block_no: 2591767 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 11444 time: 2019-05-17 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c1835f9f10752cb1bd9a1bf1a539fa148fb55ebe00d5c57a40030288274dda1Block Operator
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