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 2592546 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2593934 epoch_slot_no: 1934 block_no: 2592424 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2564 time: 2019-05-17 08:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14d53b56fb32d929bda3cebb2c7ee49137be6c1fdd651eacbf14de2acc31caa9Block Operator
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