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 2592969 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2594357 epoch_slot_no: 2357 block_no: 2592847 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6416 time: 2019-05-17 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d642c871ed3aa08eae26eab3c984f4b67adc470c9d48066391f43cf45144e9bBlock Operator
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