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 2593760 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2595150 epoch_slot_no: 3150 block_no: 2593638 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1320 time: 2019-05-17 15:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00059c72049f6af9af2a28be4e14d750cce7d5d65c02f07c0ce218479dfc7341Block Operator
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