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 2592102 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2593490 epoch_slot_no: 1490 block_no: 2591980 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2799 time: 2019-05-17 06:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b81dd875da8652029e944a04cd5f9a4fabadbb89c9af4c39b1984fd614273b4Block Operator
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