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 2593249 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2594637 epoch_slot_no: 2637 block_no: 2593127 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2043 time: 2019-05-17 12:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae5f7595b54426aa9c2252524a1115b244373fe8a08f00f68770293b1d16ba5aBlock Operator
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