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 2592453 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2593841 epoch_slot_no: 1841 block_no: 2592331 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-05-17 07:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e11205d4bc87f30676ba8f5f4c5aa64ac7de553ccb882bcc97b89a1e637321cBlock Operator
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