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 2593434 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2594824 epoch_slot_no: 2824 block_no: 2593312 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2433 time: 2019-05-17 13:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1eaaaab6febafc48582b7762f03bdb1b29d95766d1147476daecfb5eeeba2551Block Operator
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