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 2602591 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2603982 epoch_slot_no: 11982 block_no: 2602469 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1934 time: 2019-05-19 16:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42139d3b45d73f583b786db3cc761e424597aae15ad30788c27ecb014f405ce1Block Operator
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