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 2593127 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2594515 epoch_slot_no: 2515 block_no: 2593005 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3081 time: 2019-05-17 11:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d6854e4efef62c4e6ca31acc76c12fe91859125b7b7fe25f05587d73df01905Block Operator
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