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 2592642 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2594030 epoch_slot_no: 2030 block_no: 2592520 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3309 time: 2019-05-17 09:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8f8113fc745b53becd9db5a501cc3041c9f4e552ac6687a097f6d1d80308295Block Operator
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