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 2593753 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2595143 epoch_slot_no: 3143 block_no: 2593631 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2109 time: 2019-05-17 15:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0d45feb0a8d5c810f960a4b3e2507dc0a76e721c370e62bd058a7a50ac475a0Block Operator
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