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 2591981 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2593369 epoch_slot_no: 1369 block_no: 2591859 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6511 time: 2019-05-17 05:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c13e932aaff101d87a4cc60c2323bf358a611b11dc9dc38022427a49b08df32Block Operator
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