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 2593614 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2595004 epoch_slot_no: 3004 block_no: 2593492 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3722 time: 2019-05-17 14:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60e7d8e47b1ad323620890bfbd897176a4826a65433a6d13c7ced256163b3a1dBlock Operator
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