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 2592760 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2594148 epoch_slot_no: 2148 block_no: 2592638 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4293 time: 2019-05-17 09:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7047d20ac4aa49bb9faf86626ea93e80162f0845eb3c43bd21776b954dc0c458Block Operator
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