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 2593580 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2594970 epoch_slot_no: 2970 block_no: 2593458 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3562 time: 2019-05-17 14:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6948bd686d6d3764468b8b3710b4299343a94cfe896e2adb18e8b9336dab114eBlock Operator
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