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 2593329 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2594717 epoch_slot_no: 2717 block_no: 2593207 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10946 time: 2019-05-17 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9531f8a3c60fec77468b8a6767b977d2a402a4fcd6a02cc5c881c0ba6e401dbaBlock Operator
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