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 2592837 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2594225 epoch_slot_no: 2225 block_no: 2592715 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3660 time: 2019-05-17 10:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97d130c46d9704d2b604f0d84b4012afa22f63025136116ab0695a5935ccbfb0Block Operator
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