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 2592654 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2594042 epoch_slot_no: 2042 block_no: 2592532 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6453 time: 2019-05-17 09:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x793bc6edfe5f4aecf56b76fde5717cbdd42236d514c4d0db561835d9c4a7f185Block Operator
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