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 2593575 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2594965 epoch_slot_no: 2965 block_no: 2593453 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1361 time: 2019-05-17 14:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x115da232cdd826c1182935f86a32bd921c6c03384e58cf23505ffb3d1ba9d99fBlock Operator
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