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 2593400 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2594790 epoch_slot_no: 2790 block_no: 2593278 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5303 time: 2019-05-17 13:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf888638905673278746fd99ec54c43bc00229266a6cc85a55ea26f69d4834d66Block Operator
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