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 2592271 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2593659 epoch_slot_no: 1659 block_no: 2592149 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2790 time: 2019-05-17 06:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe690be84bdd98b1afa4158c8efd0488fd7f85a7bffdc0367072eba2861cd35c9Block Operator
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