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 2593736 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2595126 epoch_slot_no: 3126 block_no: 2593614 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8070 time: 2019-05-17 15:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67066ed34f2eb13809116e121d87d3d56e99f3b6f97f88fc03cfb2ced470408eBlock Operator
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