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 2593190 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2594578 epoch_slot_no: 2578 block_no: 2593068 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1751 time: 2019-05-17 12:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x172eda2f1883ecfab820105b44c61b18510797f911314ed438bd8c557d140015Block Operator
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