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 2593492 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2594882 epoch_slot_no: 2882 block_no: 2593370 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2010 time: 2019-05-17 13:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82f2711521be77c835463986daa22df3624c3c71451108a7cf83a9f5dad42250Block Operator
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