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 2592042 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2593430 epoch_slot_no: 1430 block_no: 2591920 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5688 time: 2019-05-17 05:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ec56763abe4943a8db87946571b94e8d6feff0a6fcb8f78af18d7c882327205Block Operator
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