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 2593641 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2595031 epoch_slot_no: 3031 block_no: 2593519 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-05-17 14:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa738b525f76951f55651c306cbc00db590f1cab7a3c53beb1c780e6b0b1dada7Block Operator
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