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 2592506 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2593894 epoch_slot_no: 1894 block_no: 2592384 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1394 time: 2019-05-17 08:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b43df226cc83440b71928c0b8a110f939661109379d343c28d83b91e8dbc4a2Block Operator
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