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 2592532 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2593920 epoch_slot_no: 1920 block_no: 2592410 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1390 time: 2019-05-17 08:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ed509831701a20e51b3ef90b869f23125f946f2512de3a1fd128985877140c6Block Operator
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