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 2593310 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2594698 epoch_slot_no: 2698 block_no: 2593188 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1952 time: 2019-05-17 12:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x132b591bdf7da601179fafbae0a7f2b6d7eaa6ee2fd8638b678a9626f24b8862Block Operator
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