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 2592119 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2593507 epoch_slot_no: 1507 block_no: 2591997 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4107 time: 2019-05-17 06:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef5e9cf432f695cd2e98d4a0265979c3e1032dfa43292bd867801ac9e0d1a0bdBlock Operator
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