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 2592745 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2594133 epoch_slot_no: 2133 block_no: 2592623 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3900 time: 2019-05-17 09:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d427e23e9418ed8811466c3d702a26c47ea7ef5a3f7e4f929e93edcdb358da2Block Operator
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