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 2592999 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2594387 epoch_slot_no: 2387 block_no: 2592877 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2646 time: 2019-05-17 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x473463387688a9a3c9629a6cf13c37cb06abefe4b789d1e2f64b0b7dcca84d0eBlock Operator
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