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 2592738 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2594126 epoch_slot_no: 2126 block_no: 2592616 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5183 time: 2019-05-17 09:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2815cd0fe4050b6e2126171e5b894d4d13aafb59ec0cba80da7f574f138f7a14Block Operator
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