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 2592394 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2593782 epoch_slot_no: 1782 block_no: 2592272 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1563 time: 2019-05-17 07:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa4b74f6b9c606b2c3954af62b76a06c8bac5f2023fabe896a92eeb9140f9d0aBlock Operator
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