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 2593782 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2595172 epoch_slot_no: 3172 block_no: 2593660 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1349 time: 2019-05-17 15:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f55ab8ea4e5bf951979bef949ebb47bec949d9de9828601ddba8db2d4b71243Block Operator
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