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 2593160 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2594548 epoch_slot_no: 2548 block_no: 2593038 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2828 time: 2019-05-17 11:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c40e66045ad0a1303565875a9bbb3e0f4035a31f64bbfbf98d46238de99ffd6Block Operator
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